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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.

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