Everyone I spoke to at TDS during a really stressful dispute with my ex landlord was really helpful, supportive and kind. They were very fair. Their staff are fantastic and they answer the phone qui... See more
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We rang TDS today concerning an old deposit from 2014 We spoke to Bradley. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. Told us exactly the procedure we needed to follow to try and resolve our query. Seem to... See more
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This was a very dormant letting, on a property I have since sold. I wanted to wrap up the paperwork and wasn't sure where to start. Dan was super helpful, gave me great instructions into how to comple... See more
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Shaun was great. He had good listening and communication skills, made me feel at ease and explained what I thought was a difficult scenario into something very easy to deal with. He gave me a resoluti... See more
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The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is the only not-for-profit, Government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme in England and Wales, operated by The Dispute Service Ltd. Trusted by landlords, agents, and tenants, TDS offers both a FREE Custodial tenancy deposit protection scheme and an Insurance-backed scheme, ensuring deposits are safeguarded. Should a dispute arise at the end of a tenancy, our free alternative dispute resolution service provides a fair and impartial solution. With a commitment to transparency, efficiency, and excellent customer service, we make deposit protection simple and stress-free.
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West Wing, First Floor, The Maylands Building, 200 Maylands Avenue, HP2 7TG, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
- 0300 037 1000
- deposits@tenancydepositscheme.com
- www.tenancydepositscheme.com
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The representative was polite and…
The representative was polite and helpful. He provided useful information, though I was aware of some of this already.
7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that our representative was polite and helpful, and that the information provided was useful.
We appreciate that some of the details were already familiar to you, but we're glad we could offer support and ensure you had the information you needed.
Great follow up which was unexpected
Great follow up which was unexpected. Rae the agent was great and offered all kinds of information wituout being pushy....which i received immediately
7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that the follow-up was a positive surprise and that Rae provided such a great experience.
It's wonderful to know that the information was helpful, delivered promptly, and shared in a friendly, informative way without any pressure.
Cant use the account it wont allow me…
Cant use the account it wont allow me to login
7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are having trouble logging in to your account. If you contact us directly, a member of our team will be happy to help. We can send you a password reset link and assist you with regaining access to your account.
Quick and easy to get my deposit back
Quick and easy to get my deposit back. Had all the necessary information ready. Just wish I could do this online without having to create an account.
6 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found the process quick and easy.
We understand your preference for completing this online without creating an account; however, because the process involves sensitive personal information and the return of payments, an account is required to ensure security and protect customer data.
Don't trust them
Don't trust them, they take my deposit but once I left the flat they never refund my deposit money. I have 1100 pounds. They are fraud. Warning ⚠️⚠️⚠️
6 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your concerns.
Having reviewed our records, we can see that an agreement was reached between you and the agent/landlord regarding the distribution of the deposit, with an agreed amount due to be returned to each party.
According to our records, the refund was scheduled to be processed on 3 July.
If you have not yet received the funds, please contact us directly and we will be happy to investigate this further and provide an update on the status of the payment.
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found the staff helpful.
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the response and support provided.
Amos was so helpful today,he gave me…
Amos was so helpful today,he gave me all the information and details about TDS.He also answered my questions.
6 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Amos was able to provide you with all the information you needed about TDS and answer your questions clearly.
Brilliant customer service by Dan
6 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Dan provided you with brilliant customer service.
Excellent service
Excellent service, Kieran was very helpful and friendly!
4 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Kieran provided you with excellent service and that you found him to be both helpful and friendly.
great customer service experience
Tom was very helpful and was able to resolve my issue quickly
3 July 2026
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that Tom provided you with a great customer service experience and was able to resolve your issue quickly.
Andy K was helping with a deposit that…
Andy K was helping with a deposit that i had to submit a stat dec for. There was a small issue with the processing but Andy took over and helped to resolve this very quickly. Very professional and helpful.
3 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Andy was able to assist you with your statutory declaration and quickly resolve the processing issue you encountered.
I had an opportunity to talk with a…
I had an opportunity to talk with a very polite and professional guy, named Ali. He have sorted everything for us and we recieved our deposit.
Thank you so much, Ali, you have done a brilliant gob! 😊
3 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Ali provided you with a polite and professional service and was able to help resolve your query and arrange the return of your deposit.
I guess if you’re a tenant you’re going…
I guess if you’re a tenant you’re going to give this company 5 stars and if you’re a landlord zero if you could. That’s the long and short of it.
I am absolutely disgusted by this company and the way they purport to be independent. They are not - they just work for the tenants.
I had a terrible experience with my tenants who even admitted not having cleaned the property, having left the garden so overgrown that it was impassible and breaking several things amongst which a double glazed window. Guess how much I got back from the dispute with the tenants thanks to these jobworths at the TDS? You guessed it, zero! Despite having a check in and check out inventory by the same company and actual INVOICES for what I paid to sort out the mess and damage, the adjudicator decided I hadn’t proved my case. Not sure what ELSE one is supposed to do to prove their case?? I even uploaded texts from the tenants who admitted to the things I was claiming for!
Thanks TDS!!! It really was worth my while spending 5 hours accurately filling in all the parts of the dispute and cross referencing it with the inventories. 🤯 what an award winning company!!
3 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your dispute.
TDS is committed to providing an independent and impartial dispute resolution service. Our adjudicators do not favour either landlords or tenants; each case is assessed solely on the evidence submitted by both parties and in accordance with the relevant scheme rules.
We understand that this outcome may be disappointing, particularly where you believe you provided substantial supporting evidence. However, adjudicators are required to reach their decisions based on the quality and relevance of the evidence available.
If you believe there has been an error in fact or law within the adjudicator's decision, you are welcome to request a review. For further information regarding the review process and the criteria that apply, please contact our Customer Service Team, who will be happy to assist.
Oscar was extremely friendly
Oscar was extremely friendly, well mannered and straight to the point. Very helpful and the phone call didn’t feel to long. Thanks for the information.
3 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that Oscar was friendly, professional, and able to provide the information you needed in a clear and efficient manner.
It's great to know that the call was helpful and that you felt well supported throughout.
Very reassuring
Very reassuring, a great trusted company. Luke was lovely and friendly!
3 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you found our service reassuring and that Luke made such a positive impression.
It was a great experience with tenancy…
It was a great experience with tenancy deposit scheme they secured our deposit and helped us a lot and gave excellent service thank you so much
2 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and that our service helped to protect your deposit and support you throughout the process.
Luke was absolutely thorough and…
Luke was absolutely thorough and answered my questions seamlessly. Thank you!
2 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Luke was able to answer your questions thoroughly and make the process seamless for you.
Chloe was great!
2 July 2026
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear that Chloe assisted you effectively!
Lovely customer service and very…
Lovely customer service and very helpful.
2 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you received excellent service from our team at TDS!
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