LONDON - The Tenancy Deposit Scheme has warned students going into accommodation
in the private rented sector this autumn not to let the euphoria of a new
university year turn to tears.
In a message to student organisations throughout England, TDS Chief
Executive Steve Harriott has urged students to take all necessary
precautions to protect their deposits and to control the possible charges
against the deposit at the end of their tenancies.
The TDS message to students warned them to check that their deposits are
registered, to avoid damage and dilapidation and, if using a letting agent,
to check that the business carries clients money protection insurance.
Steve Harriott pointed out to the students that "Asking questions about
the protection of the deposit at the earliest opportunity is the first line
of defence for a satisfactory letting and a good time at university."
The message to the student organisations urged them to encourage all
students to read the overview of the deposit protection system on the TDS
website and for the student bodies to contact the Scheme should they need
advice about promoting the deposit protection message across their campuses.
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