Deposits

Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) applies to all new Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST`s) as of 06th April 2007 where a deposit is taken.

TDP is a key consumer-protection measure, which will also introduce a simpler way of resolving deposit disputes and help raise standards in the private rented sector.

How Does TDP Work?
There are three schemes, two insurance based and one custodial. Belvoir (Newark) are registered with the custodial scheme.

When a deposit is paid to Belvoir (Newark) we will register the deposit and pay the monies to the Deposit Protection Service who will hold it for the duration of the Tenancy. The Tenant has the legal right at any time and at no cost to check with DPS that the deposit is in place.

At the end of a Tenancy, if the Landlord and Tenant are in agreement on how the deposit should be dealt with the DPS will refund the deposit on that basis.

If the Landlord and Tenant cannot reach an agreement then either party can use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The ADR decision is final and DPS will refund the deposit in accordance with their decision.

For further information please contact the office who will be pleased to explain any questions you may have.
Alternatively visit www.depositprotection.co.uk
(link on our local links page)<