Housing Act 2004 Verified1x - 3x Court Compensation
UK Tenancy Deposit Protection & Claim Guide
Complete tenant legal guide to deposit protection schemes (TDS/DPS/MyDeposits), free ADR dispute adjudication, and 1x to 3x compensation claims for unprotected deposits.
Unprotected Deposit Claim Calculator
Landlord Obligations
- 30-Day Deadline: Deposit must be registered in a scheme within 30 days of receipt.
- Prescribed Information: Landlord must serve tenant official Prescribed Information certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions (Deposit Disputes)
If you and your landlord disagree on deposit deductions at the end of a tenancy, all 3 schemes offer a free independent ADR adjudication service based on evidence (checkout reports, photos, cleaning invoices).
Once evidence is submitted by both parties, an independent adjudicator issues a binding decision within 28 days.