I needed to phone TDS as I had a problem with the online request for out deposit return. I was very pleased with the help I received and everything was sorted out quickly. I spoke with Nathan who w... See more
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I would like to thank you for all your help and support in getting my deposit back. You were professional, kind, and always kept me informed throughout the process. Your assistance made everything muc... See more
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I had a really positive experience with Sarah S at TDS. Sarah took the time to explain the whole process clearly and answered all of my questions patiently. She was friendly, professional, and incre... See more
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We rang TDS today concerning an old deposit from 2014 We spoke to Bradley. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. Told us exactly the procedure we needed to follow to try and resolve our query. Seem to... See more
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The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is the only not-for-profit, Government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme in England and Wales, operated by The Dispute Service Ltd. Trusted by landlords, agents, and tenants, TDS offers both a FREE Custodial tenancy deposit protection scheme and an Insurance-backed scheme, ensuring deposits are safeguarded. Should a dispute arise at the end of a tenancy, our free alternative dispute resolution service provides a fair and impartial solution. With a commitment to transparency, efficiency, and excellent customer service, we make deposit protection simple and stress-free.
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West Wing, First Floor, The Maylands Building, 200 Maylands Avenue, HP2 7TG, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
- 0300 037 1000
- deposits@tenancydepositscheme.com
- www.tenancydepositscheme.com
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Very professional and helpful
Very professional and helpful. Polite and informative.
25 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you found our service professional, helpful, and informative.
Really impressed with level of service…
Really impressed with level of service from Raj this morning
25 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you were impressed with the level of service from Raji.
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Chloe was helpful and provided a positive experience.
Quality service SARAH-JANE
I will give 5 stars just because of Sarah-Jane that resolved my issue in less than an hour
I ve been waiting for my deposit for almost 2 months ,a lot of emails and phone calls back and forth, everyone telling me different things and confusing the life out of me .
Honestly I would give a 2 stars , your staff needs proper training by SARAH .
Thank you Sarah and hope you well looked after in this company, you are a pro . Thank you
24 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are really pleased to hear that Sarah-Jane was able to resolve your issue quickly and provided such a positive experience.
We are sorry to hear about the delays and confusion you experienced prior to this, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is important and helps us to improve our service.
Very Polite
The customer service advisor, Latifah, was very pleasant, polite and patient.
24 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Latifah provided such polite, patient, and helpful service.
Paul was pleasant and explained…
Paul was pleasant and explained everything to me very well.
24 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that Paul was able to explain everything clearly and provided a positive experience.
Robert
Robert was excellent, really helpful and made things easy for us to understand.
23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that Robert provided such excellent support and made everything easy to understand.
Amos was a friendly member of staff…
Amos was a friendly member of staff who's tone of voice not only made it clear in understanding what TDS is, but his excitement towards the role was great.
23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Amos made such a positive impression. It’s great to know that his clear communication helped you better understand TDS, and that his enthusiasm for the role shone through.
Staff were friendly and took security…
Staff were friendly and took security seriously as when mentioned I didn’t the the address they wouldn’t go forward with the conversation so it’s nice to know my deposit is safe. Mentioned just about everything that could be useful during my tenancy and provided emails/link to important websites for insurance etc
23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that our team were friendly and took security seriously. Protecting your information is extremely important to us, so it’s great to know this gave you confidence. We are also glad the information and resources provided were helpful during your tenancy.
Excellent professional service
Excellent professional service, especially by Amos.
23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you received excellent professional service and that Amos made such a positive impression.
It was nice conversation concerning the…
It was nice conversation concerning the deposit
22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive and helpful conversation regarding your deposit.
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you found our agent friendly and efficient.
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you received excellent customer service.
Everyone was extremely helpful
Everyone was extremely helpful. Despite my deposit being insured by them over 10 years ago they were able to sort everything out with zero fuss.
8 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that our team was able to assist you so efficiently, even after such a long time. It’s great to know everything was resolved with zero fuss.
Had Tilly who phoned me
Had Tilly who phoned me, she was really sweet and helpful. Cheers!
20 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that Tilly was so sweet and helpful during your call.
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you received a polite and prompt response from our team.
The caller was very helpful and…
The caller was very helpful and friendly.
19 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you found our team helpful and friendly
Staff have a lot of courtesy and client…Courtesy
Staff have a lot of courtesy and client friendly.
19 June 2026
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear that you found our staff courteous and client-friendly.
Safe Deposit Scotland - quick & helpful
I emailed Safe Deposit Scotland and Sarah Sweeney was really helpful and able to sort my query super quickly! Thank you!
18 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sarah was able to assist you quickly and effectively.
Reply from TDS – Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you found our customer service quick and efficient.
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