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Government to Abolish Insured Tenancy Deposit Schemes
The government is set to stop landlords from holding tenants’ deposits in their own bank accounts. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has announced proposals to abolish insured tenancy deposit schemes.
Currently, these schemes allow landlords and letting agents to retain tenant deposits if they pay a fee to protect the funds. The proposed changes would end this arrangement, affecting how deposits are managed in the private rented sector.
Letting agents and inventory clerks should be aware of these upcoming changes, as they may impact deposit handling procedures and compliance requirements.
Source: Landlord Today