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Tenant's guide to deposit protection schemes - your deposit, information landlords must provide, disputes and advice.
Your landlord must put your deposit in a government-approved tenancy…
Once your landlord has received your deposit, they have 30 days to tell…
Contact a tenancy deposit scheme (TDP) if you’re not sure whether your…
If there’s a dispute over a deposit Your tenancy deposit protection (TDP)…
You can get more help and advice from: your local Citizens Advice office a…
Tax and duties HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can ask for a security on, how long they can keep it and what to do if you disagree.
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
You must place your tenants’ deposit in a tenancy deposit protection (TDP)…
Within 30 days of getting their deposit, you must tell your tenants: the…
Your tenants can apply to a county court if you do not use a tenancy…
Use your tenancy deposit protection (TDP) scheme’s free dispute resolution…
This measure is about the extension of security deposit legislation to Corporation Tax and Construction Industry Scheme deductions.
This research investigates the use of data from Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) scheme providers, to estimate the number of dwellings that have tenancies with a secure deposit held, for different geographies in England. The three scheme providers are Deposit Protection...
Find out about security payments and refunds when importing or exporting UK Agricultural Policy (UKAP) goods in and out of the UK.
We are seeking views on extending the existing securities regime to Corporation Tax and Construction Industry Scheme deductions.
How to charge or reclaim VAT if you offer your customers payments in advance, instalments, deposits, or credit sales.
Amending road traffic legislation to remove the options of making a £500,000 deposit or obtaining a security instead of motor insurance.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) culture collections offer a range of products and services for medical science and laboratory healthcare use.
Employers and traders, HMRC may ask for a deposit or bond.
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