PART 3Model for operation of tenancy deposit scheme

Scheme model11

A tenancy deposit scheme must be based on the following model—

a

no fee is payable by the landlord to the scheme administrator in respect of participation in, or otherwise in connection with, the scheme;

b

the tenancy deposit is paid by the landlord to the scheme administrator;

c

the scheme administrator pays the tenancy deposit into an account maintained for the purpose of holding tenancy deposits;

d

the tenancy deposit is held in that account until it falls to be repaid in accordance with these Regulations.