Can Landlords obtain possession where they have not protected deposit in tenancy deposit scheme?

Can a landlord of a property subject to an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) obtain possession where it has failed to protect the tenancy deposit in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), contrary to the requirements set out in the Housing Act 2004 (HA 2004)?

In practice we have noticed that Landlords potentially faces following major issues when want to obtain possession of residential property.

1. They failed to protect to deposit in TDS

2. They failed to provide prescribed information

3. Issues arises when they transfer their interest in the property

4. Issues arises when Tenants change

5. Sometime landlord may face financial sanctions for failing to comply with their obligations.

Our expert Landlord & Tenants Law solicitors can advise you on the solutions available to handle these problems. Please contact our office at 020 3883 1401 or email at info@sharifmckenzie.com to discuss your case.

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