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Tenancy Deposit Schemes Tenancy Deposit Schemes (TDS) were introduced by The Housing Act 2004 to help ensure the good management of deposits. Members will find guidance here along with updates on the law as it develops. Reduced deposit fee for membersMembers who register their tenant's deposits with the Government-approved scheme, mydeposits, can claim a reduced joining fee. Give your CLA membership number and the promotional code, available on the members area below, and the fee is reduced from £57.50 to £20. (Posted: 31 March 2010) Case law grows on penaltiesCases have been brought over the exact circumstances in which a tenant is entitled to apply for a penalty from a landlord. Others have concerned possession claims defended by tenants who claimed that the landlord failed to deal with the deposit in accordance with regulations. Cases so far on these points have only been at county court level, so are persuasive rather than authoritative, but a consensus is emerging. Members can link to our Guidance Note to read more about the growing case law in this area. A brief background to TDS legislation is available to members below.
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