Deposit protection made simple for letting agents

Established in 2003, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme is the UK’s longest-serving and largest not-for-profit, government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme.

We help letting agents protect deposits, stay compliant, prevent disputes and resolve issues fairly when they arise.

Today we protect over 1.8 million deposits worth more than £2.3 billion, supporting agents, landlords and tenants across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

With flexible protection options, powerful integrations and award-winning customer service, TDS makes deposit protection simple, secure and efficient for agents. 1.86 million deposits protected

TDS at a glance

• 1.86 million deposits protected
• £2.3 billion safeguarded
• 42% of disputes resolved through early or self-resolution
• 45+ CRM integrations launched 
• Gold Supplier of the Year 2025 at The Negotiator Awards

Choose the deposit protection that suits you:

Our FREE, popular Custodial Scheme

Our best-value Insured Scheme, where you keep the deposit and pay a small fee to protect it.

Need more flexibility? You have the option to use both schemes!

Problems we solve for agents

Letting agents face increasing regulatory and operational pressures.

TDS helps agents:

✔ Protect deposits quickly and compliantly
✔ Reduce disputes with tenants
✔ Resolve disputes efficiently when they occur
✔ Automate processes through integrations
✔ Save time on administration

Our focus on early and self-resolution means many disputes are resolved before adjudication is required, helping agents and tenants reach an agreement faster.