TDS Northern Ireland

TDS Northern Ireland offers a tenancy protection scheme and dispute service for all private tenancies in Northern Ireland.

Tenancy Deposit Scheme Northern Ireland is based in Belfast and has been authorised by the Department of Social Development to operate both a custodial and insurance based Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme. We are non-profit organisation, owned by The Dispute Service Ltd who run the Tenancy Deposit Scheme in England and Wales, and also provide key services for a tenancy scheme in Scotland called SafeDeposits Scotland. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme protects private tenancies as the law requires, and if there is a dispute at the end of the tenancy, we offer a free and impartial dispute resolution mechanism.

08/10/2026

🎓 Knowledge is one of the best investments you can make.

Join our Foundation Workshop on 3rd November!

Whether you're new to the sector or looking for a refresher, this CPD-accredited session will help you build confidence and strengthen your knowledge.

📚 Book your place today 👉 https://ow.ly/Vpet50ZUpJB

05/10/2026

Can a landlord claim from the deposit for damage caused by disrepair? 🤔

The answer isn't always straightforward.

Our latest NI blog explains who may be responsible, what evidence is needed, and when a deduction could be justified. 🔍

Read more 🔗 https://ow.ly/vK3N50ZSzuc

30/09/2026

🎓 Ready to level up your property knowledge?

TDSNI Academy launches this November with practical training designed for landlords, letting agents and property professionals across Northern Ireland.

From tenancy deposits and dispute resolution to inventories and inspections, our expert-led courses are designed to help you build confidence and stay informed, with both live online sessions and flexible on-demand learning available.

Plus, you'll receive a certificate of completion that can count towards CPD points.

Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/b1IN50ZSZQ7

16/09/2026

🎉 Looking for a deposit protection provider that does more?

With TDS Northern Ireland you get:

🏅 Northern Ireland's largest and only scheme based in NI
🏆 Multi Award-winning
🔗 Seamless API integrations
🤝 Industry-backed support
💙 A commitment to reinvesting in the sector

That's five great reasons to say YES to TDS!

Learn more today 👉 https://ow.ly/fNIG50ZLTgW

04/09/2026

🌞 Summer holiday? 🦠 Mould and damp didn't get the memo.

Don't let warmer weather lull you into a false sense of security.

Read our latest guest blog from Leonard Carey, CEO of Dampsmart, to discover why this issue deserves year-round attention.

Read here 🔗 https://ow.ly/ftMP50ZFeEs

02/09/2026

⚠️ The question that catches out even experienced landlords and agents...

What is betterment in a tenancy deposit dispute?

If you're not 100% sure, this is a must-read. 👇
🔗 https://ow.ly/hUVZ50ZFgEr

01/09/2026

📣 A major new integration for letting agents across the UK is now live.

TDS Group has partnered with Alto to enable agents to manage custodial deposit protection directly through the property management software they already use—across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Alto is used by thousands of estate and letting agents and serves more than a third of the UK market. Its new connection with TDS Group will help agencies:
✓ reduce duplicate data entry
✓ streamline deposit administration
✓ support compliance
✓ manage deposits through a consistent Alto workflow across the UK

Alto users can connect to the relevant TDS Group scheme from the integrations section within Alto.

Read the full announcement: https://www.tdsnorthernireland.com/article/TDS-Northern-Ireland-joins-major-UK-wide-Alto-integration

30/07/2026

In this case, Sandy Bastin, Director of Resolution at TDS, takes us through what is considered fair wear and tear. 🛋️

The property had not been returned in the same condition as at the start of the tenancy, but was it just tenant damage? 🏚️

Find out here 👉 https://ow.ly/GBuC50ZoQJa

29/07/2026

🚀 New integration: TDS Northern Ireland and SME Professional
Letting agents using SME Professional can now register and manage tenancy deposits directly from their CRM, thanks to our new integration via GlueDog.
✔ Less manual admin
✔ Faster deposit protection
✔ Simpler compliance
✔ A more connected workflow

This latest launch joins our growing network of CRM integrations, giving agents even more ways to embed deposit protection into their everyday workflow.

Read the full blog to find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/3epa50ZqI63

24/07/2026

🚀 Alto users can now manage TDS deposits through free-to-use tlyfePRO!

Good news for letting agents using Alto.
You can now manage your TDS deposits through tlyfePRO – the free-to-use tenancy platform from OpenBrix that connects directly with Alto.

With one connected platform, you can:
✅ Manage TDS deposits
✅ Progress tenancies
✅ Communicate with tenants through the tlyfe app
✅ Access optional services including referencing, compliance certificates and inventory reports

It's quick to set up, free to use for deposit management, and designed to save valuable time.
Find out more and register your interest via our API integrations page 👉 https://ow.ly/cb1h50ZoOm7

Address

Arthur House
Belfast
BT14GB

Telephone

0300 037 3700

Website

http://www.tdsnorthernireland.com/

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