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

One in Five Landlords Lack Trust in Agents’ Deposit Handling

A recent survey by The Letting Partnership found that 19% of landlords in England do not trust letting agents to correctly handle rental income and tenancy deposits. The survey included responses from 890 landlords and explored attitudes towards trust, compliance, and professional standards.

This finding highlights ongoing concerns among landlords regarding the management of tenancy deposits and rental payments by letting agents. The results may be relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks seeking to address landlord concerns and improve professional standards in the UK property sector.