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Deposit disputes ‘set to rise’ if agents bring inventories in-house after ban
TDS, Propertymark and AIIC are all worried that inventory quality will dip as agents try to cut costs after June 1st.
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Down but not out: TDS wins accolade from Sunday Times
It hasn’t been a great few weeks for tenancy deposit scheme TDS after its HQ was ravaged by a major fire, but the organisation has now received some good news. The Sunday Times has voted the company into its Top 100 Best Not for Profit Organisations list, placing it at No.63 ahead of several august organisations including the Chartered Management Institute, Chester Zoo and the Salvation Army. TDS, which is the only not-for-profit government-backed provider of tenancy deposit protection in England and Wales, is currently looking for new premises after its Hemel Hempstead HQ was gutted after being engulfed fire in early January. “We’re incredibly proud to have been named in the Sunday Times 100 best not-for-profit companies to work for,” says TDS CEO Steve Harriott (pictured, above). “The award is a culmination of our colleagues’ hard work and determination. Each of our [them] is aware of the positive attitudes that we aim to develop across the whole company [and] maintaining TDS’ position as the leading tenancy deposit scheme in the UK. “As a not-for-profit, we believe strongly in reinvesting in the company, our services to landlords, agents and tenants, our colleagues, and the wider community.” The list, which includes…
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Business as usual at TDS following fire
Steve Harriott, CEO, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), tells The Negotiator that it’s ‘business as usual’ after the serious fire at the company’s head-office and how meticulous planning and a strong team meant that the service continued with barely a hiccough.
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Tenancy Deposit Service restores emails and phones after HQ fire
Phone lines for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) have been reconnected following Wednesday night’s fire at its headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, the company has announced, and its email service has been reinstated too. “Phone lines have now been restored and we will continue to improve these services over the coming days,” a statement says. “All deposits remain protected, data is safe, and our website is operating as normal.” TDS has endured one of the worst nightmares any business can imagine; its office was gutted by a ‘major fire’ at its headquarters in the Maylands industrial estate north east of the town centre. As we reported, the blaze started during the late afternoon of Wednesday in the roof of the building (see right) and soon engulfed most of the block rented by TDS as huge flames leapt in to the air. A significant proportion of the building, which is within a complex called The Progression Centre, was severely damaged during the fire, which was put out by 8pm that night. The Mark Road site housed 89 members of staff including management, finance, IT and customer service teams for both TDS’ Insured and Custodial schemes. 19 adjudicators are based off-site. TDS…
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IN PICTURES: TDS HQ in Hemel Hempstead gutted by major fire
The headquarters of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, has been gutted by a major fire.
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Which? clashes with TDS
Tenancy Deposit Protection needs to stay, says Steve Harriott, Chief Executive, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)
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Tenancy Deposit drama makes EastEnders episode
EastEnders continued its tradition of tackling social issues head-on when it made a deposit dispute a key storyline. The recent depiction has been praised by the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme), with the organisation saying it has brought to light important issues in the private rental sector. The plot centered on a landlord who returns to Albert Square with money problems. He decides to terminate a tenancy and uses the check out as an opportunity to make some money for himself. Although the property had been left in good condition, the landlord pours coffee over the carpet and blames the tenant, stating he’ll have to keep the deposit to until he knows how much it will cost to rectify the damage. “The vast majority of landlords look after their tenants and abide by the law, but there’s a small minority who don’t and that can be a problem if tenants are unaware of their rights.” While maybe not as thrilling as shady dealings, shootings and secret love children, the deposit storyline has brought into focus a number of issues that many landlords and tenants can relate to. As well as questioning whether the TV landlord had protected the tenant’s deposit, the…
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Get a move on! New guide speeds up the moving process
Do you know which is the busiest day of the year for letting agents? Well it's coming soon – here's a guide from TDS on how to get through it.
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Features
How well are the deposit schemes working?
Three organisations cover tenancy deposit protection in England, and it appears to be efficient and effective, says Andrea Kirkby.
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Movers & Shakers
TDS strengthens its custodial team
TDS has appointed the former ARLA Vice President, Claire Lloyd, as a business development consultant...
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