Articles by Sandy Bastin
TDS poll highlights confusion surrounding responsibilities of garden maintenance within the PRS
Spring has sprung and it's time to turn your attention towards better weather, lighter evenings, and hope for a warmer season. This is the time of year when many landlords start to make their gardens more attractive in order to attract potential tenants, or spruce up the outdoors after the long winter months. Snady Bastin, Head of Adjudication at NRLA partners TDS explains what landlords need to know.
Blog: Damaged mattresses: Whose responsibility are they at the end of a tenancy?
There's a frequent, albeit slightly unpleasant, question that landlords commonly ask at the end of tenancy: 'Whose responsibility is a damaged mattress and what's considered fair wear and tear or damage?' In this blog the team at TDS tells you all you need to know.
Blog: Best Practice for Landlords
Head of TDS Adjudication Services Sandy Bastin on what you need to to maintain a successful tenancy.
How to present your case to an adjudicator: TDS tips should you end up in a deposit dispute
TDS: The Adjudication Digest
Winter warming tips to keep your property protected throughout the season
Head of TDS Adjudication Services, Sandy Bastin, shares some key pieces of advice when it comes to keeping properties protected, throughout the season.
Mid tenancy solutions: How to prevent issues threatening the continuation of a tenancy
Most tenancies run smoothly and any potential problems that arise during the contract can be quickly addressed between the tenant and landlord, often with the help of the letting agent. However, from time to time, issues can become more entrenched and jeopardise the continuation of the tenancy. In this month’s article, The Dispute Service looks at a real-life case study using the Tenancy Redress Service.
Dishing the Dirt on Deposit Disputes in Lettings
Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has revealed the dirtiest room of the house at the end of tenancy according to landlords throughout the UK. In this month's article, TDS shares the results of the poll and the latest insights from the Statistical Briefing, with some real-life case studies to help landlords avoid the same greasy issues
A Quick Guide to Tenancy Deposit Protection for New Landlords
Sandy Bastin of NRLA deposit partner TDS shares all you need to know about deposits when starting out on your buy-to-let journey.
Damp, condensation and mould in properties - what landlords need to know
A common issue faced by landlords, especially in cold, winter months is damp, mould and condensation damage to their properties. Landlords need to be aware of the difference, the causes, the likely responsibility of each and how best to deal with each when they arise, to avoid disputes at the end of a tenancy.
