Guide
What landlords should know about deposits
Better tenants choose protected listings
Good tenants have been burned before. The first thing many of them check now is whether a deposit will be held properly. Protection isn't a cost — it's a signal.
Document the condition
Photos and a simple inventory at move-in are the single biggest thing that saves you time at move-out. ShieldDeposit attaches both sides' photos automatically when there's a disagreement.
Deduct fairly, and with evidence
Only claim what the tenancy agreement supports. Fair wear and tear isn't damage. When you propose a deduction, write it like you'd want it explained to you: what happened, what it cost, with the receipt or quote attached.
If there's a dispute
Each deduction is reviewed on its own evidence — the strong ones get upheld, the weak ones don't. The decision is binding and the money is released the same week. No court, no months of waiting.
The compliance pack
Every protected deposit comes with a one-page information pack to give your tenant. It's proof you did things properly — useful at any future agency, bank, or insurance check.
Protect your deposit, the easy way
It takes about three minutes. Or check an existing certificate before you sign anything.