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![Ten useful tools to aid end of tenancy deposit deductions](/img/default/eat.png)
The TDS annual review 2020 indicates that deposit disputes have remained low over the last year, at around 1%. This is...
24 April 2021
From: Features
![Revealed - the most commonly misunderstood deposit protection terms](/img/default/eat.png)
Knowing adjudication terms and phrases can make all the difference in a deposit dispute. The DPS has been helping landlords and letting...
17 February 2021
From: Features
![How can letting agents reduce deposit disputes?](/img/default/eat.png)
Deposit disputes can be time-consuming and difficult for all parties involved whether it be a letting agent, landlord, or tenant. Although at...
09 December 2020
From: Features
![Delivering a speedy end of tenancy deposit negotiation – the top tips](/img/default/eat.png)
Tenancy deposit disputes are messy and often frustrating for all involved. While the number of formal disputes remains low, the pandemic...
10 November 2020
From: Legislation & Compliance
![Nick Lyons, CEO of No Letting Go](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Nick Lyons CEO What is No Letting Go and what does it...
10 March 2020
From: 60 Second Interview
![DPS adjudication case study: Do tenancy breaches lead to a full claim?](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
07 December 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: water damage and a deluge of evidence](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
31 August 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: Conflicting paperwork and a burden of proof](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
27 July 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: Rabbits and a ‘disappearing’ lawn mystery](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
29 June 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: Claim and counter-claim over arrears](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
25 May 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: rent arrears vs property condition](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
20 April 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: landlords claiming re-protection deposits](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
23 March 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: Delivery claim made by landlord](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
23 February 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: Rent arrears challenged by evicted tenant](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
02 February 2019
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: replacement of a damaged carpet](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
22 December 2018
From: Features
![DPS adjudication case study: charges for court appearances?](/img/default/eat.png)
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....
01 December 2018
From: Features
![Advertising watchdog rules on another complaint about Purplebricks](/img/default/eat.png)
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled on another complaint lodged about Purplebricks. Although the latest appears minor it adds to a lengthy list...
14 February 2018
From: Breaking News
![allAgents and agency group CIELA reignite disputes with Purplebricks](/img/default/eat.png)
The Charter for Independent Estate and Letting Agents says Purplebricks is still not complying with a ruling made by the Advertising...
06 February 2018
From: Breaking News
![Express story on Brexit house price boost 'seriously inaccurate'](/img/default/eat.png)
The Independent Press Standards Organisation has ruled that a Daily Express newspaper story - “EU Exit Boosts House Prices” - was...
06 February 2017
From: Breaking News
![Tenancy deposit protection schemes offer peace of mind](/img/default/eat.png)
For many people buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock market...