Category: Deposits

Valentine’s Day: What Happens to Your Deposit When You Move in With Your Partner?

Valentine’s Day is often associated with big romantic gestures, and for some couples that might involve taking the next step in the relationship and moving in together. While sharing a home can be exciting, for rented properties it is important to consider the implications this has on the deposit. Whether it’s one partner joining an …

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Different Stages of Dispute Resolution

January has arrived and with it comes an influx of gym memberships and diets, with everyone making their New Year’s resolutions as they begin 2026 with new goals, aspirations, and plans. The word “resolution” however is what’s known as a homonym, and here we’re talking about a completely different meaning for the word – as …

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Let’s Talk with Frankie Bishop of SafeDeposits Scotland

Tenancy deposits remain one of the most important, and often most complex, aspects of renting in Scotland. Deposits ensure tenants’ money is protected while giving landlords reassurance against unpaid rent or damage. But as today’s rental market becomes more pressured, deposit scenarios are becoming more complicated too. In episode 103 of Lets Talk, host Gillian …

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A Brief Guide to Deposit Protection

Tenants moving into a rented property will likely need to pay their landlord a deposit. For some, this might be the first time they have had to do this, and they might have a lot of uncertainty about what a deposit is and why it is necessary. As the leading tenancy deposit scheme in Scotland, …

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Pests in Properties

The summertime brings with it sunshine, high temperatures, and unfortunately a lot of unwanted visitors. Pests such as ants, flies, and wasps can be frustrating to deal with, and summer is when they come out to make your life difficult. Other pests like rats and mice will also be looking for ways to infiltrate the …

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Transferring Tenancy Deposits between Approved Schemes

We have blogged on tenancy deposits before and, in particular, claims against landlords for failing to lodge deposits with an approved tenancy deposit scheme continue to form a significant proportion of the business of the First-tier Tribunal: Housing and Property Chamber. After eviction and civil cases, tenancy deposit claims are the third largest category of …

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