Don’t forget the Tenancy Deposit Scheme!
From the 6th April 2007, when a landlord or letting agent takes a deposit from a tenant, the deposit must be protected in a Government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme.
Visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/tenancydeposit/ or contact the following scheme providers to find out more:
The Deposit Protection Service
http://www.depositprotection.com/ • Telephone: 0870 707 1707
Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme
http://www.tds.gb.com/ • Telephone: 0845 226 7837
For further information about the Responsible Landlord Scheme and its membership benefits please contact us on 0114 273 5134 or email: rls@sheffield.gov.uk.
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