Government Plans Custodial-Only Deposit Protection for Tenancies
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Government Plans Custodial-Only Deposit Protection for Tenancies

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 11 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Letting Agent Today. Read the original article for full details.

Government Plans Custodial-Only Deposit Protection for Tenancies

The government wants all tenancy deposits to be protected via custodial arrangements, according to Letting Agent Today. The report states that this change will disrupt millions of tenancies.

This proposed move would affect how letting agents and inventory clerks manage tenancy deposits. The article highlights that the shift away from insured deposit schemes could have a significant impact across the UK rental sector.


Source: Letting Agent Today
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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