Landlord advice and guidance

We have developed a series of guides for landlords on a wide range of topics, from mydeposits and deposit protection to the wider landlord marketplace.

If you have any suggestions for a topic please email us.

Important changes to TDP legislation in 2012 * NEW
This document explains how the Localism Bill will affect the way you protect your tenant's deposits from April 2012.

 Your Guide to Deposits, Disputes and Damages 
 This guide provides transparent and consistent approach to dispute resolution and was co-written by the three deposit protection schemes. Grant Shapps MP, Minister for Housing and Local government recently praised the Guide in a Parliamentary question.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - Member's Guide
This guide explains the mydeposits ADR service. It includes options to resolve a dispute, timeline, preparing your evidence and a FAQs section.

In conversation with the Adjudicators
Our experienced Adjudicator answers most frequently asked questions about evidence which should be submitted when involved in a dispute over the deposit.

Preparing your dispute evidence - A checklist for Landlords
A useful checklist which identifies the key documents you should aim to gather before, during and at the end of the AST to support your claim in the event of a dispute.

 Wear and Tear Guide for Landlords
Nine key pointers from mydeposits to help landlords decide what is and what is not, fair wear and tear.

AST Threshold rise and deposit protection  
The AST threshold limit rise - what landlords need to know.

 A guide for virgin Landlords
Useful information and tips for landlords who are new to renting property.

Case studies - our Members' views
Read why our members prefer mydeposits.

Deposit Protection in Scotland *NEW

Important information for landlords

Information for landlords using an agent
Important information for landlords