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gair rhydd’s top tips to keep your deposit safe thanks to Tenancy Deposit Protection
Students across Cardiff have been having trouble getting their deposit money back since, well, forever.
Tenancy Deposit Protection is a law that finally helps. From April 6 2007, all deposits taken by either your agencies or landlords must be protected by a tenancy deposit protection scheme. It’s not very exciting but could save you losing your deposit.
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Looking for a house this year? Not all letting agencies will be as professional as you think. gair rhydd investigates bad housing...
Being a student might mean you get discounts, free dental care, and tax free wages, but when it comes to accommodation, Cardiff’s housing might not offer any perks. Because when you live in a student house, you might have to face a nightmare with your landlord or letting agency.
Some of these characters plague students throughout the UK, leaving tenants living in unacceptable conditions. The National Union of Students Housing and Health Survey revealed that 50% of students live with damp, and 40% with mould, but Cardiff seems to have attracted landlords who go beyond negligence and unfit housing.
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