Communities and Local Government
A selection of images representing communities.
Direct contact 020 7944 4400- contactus@communities.gov.uk
- Housing
- Private housing
- Private rented
- Tenancy deposit protection
- Who runs the Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes?
Who runs the Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes?
Scheme operators
On 22 November 2006, the Government awarded contracts to three service providers:
The Deposit Protection Service (DPS)
DPS is the only custodial deposit protection scheme. It is free to use and open to all landlords and letting agents. The service is funded entirely from the interest earned from deposits held. Landlords and letting agents will be able to register and make transactions online. Paper forms will also be available should internet access be an issue. The scheme is supported by a dedicated call centre and an independent dispute resolution service. For more information, visit www.depositprotection.com (external link) or call 0870 707 1 707.
Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd (TDSL)
TDSL is an insurance-based scheme sponsored by the National Landlords Association and administered by Hamilton Fraser Insurance Services. It is open to all landlords and letting agents, provided the deposit is held by a landlord residing, or an agent established, in the UK. A fee is payable to insure the scheme against any misappropriation of the deposit. The scheme is supported by a dedicated call centre and an independent dispute resolution service. For more information, visit www.mydeposits.co.uk (external link) or call 0871 703 0552.
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)
TDS is an insurance-based deposit and dispute resolution scheme. It is open to all landlords and letting agents, provided the deposit is held by a landlord residing, or an agent established, in the UK. A fee is payable to insure the scheme against any misappropriation of the deposit. The scheme is supported by a dedicated call centre and an independent dispute resolution service. For more information, visit www.tds.gb.com (external link) or call 0845 226 7837.
