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Tenancy Deposit Protection
Is your landlord's word worth the paper it's written on?
From 6 April 2007, all deposits (for rent up to £25,000 per annum) taken by landlords and letting agents for Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales, must be protected by a tenancy deposit protection scheme.
What are Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes?
Information on what the schemes provide for tenants, landlords and letting agents, and the type of schemes available
Information for landlords and letting agents
The legal responsibilities, types of scheme available and protecting the deposit
Resolving disputes
The services available in the event of a dispute between tenants and their landlord or letting agent
Who runs the tenancy deposit protection schemes?
Information on the companies contracted by the government to run the tenancy deposit protection schemes
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