Deposit Protection Schemes: a Guide to Custodial & Insured Security Deposits

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Two Kinds of Deposit Protection Scheme There are two kinds of scheme that landlords can use to register a rental security deposit: custodial and insured. The main difference between them is simple. Under a custodial scheme, the money is held by the scheme provider; under an insured scheme, the landlord can keep the money in…