Deposit protection scheme
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What it really means
By law in England, your deposit must be placed in a government-approved scheme (DPS, TDS or mydeposits) within 30 days. The scheme keeps the money safe and settles disputes at the end. Check GOV.UK or Shelter if yours is not protected.
Chinese explanation
按英格兰法律，押金必须在30天内存入政府认可的保护计划（DPS、TDS 或 mydeposits）。该计划保管押金并在退租时处理争议。如发现押金未受保护，可查 GOV.UK 或 Shelter。
Example conversation
A: I paid my deposit last month but heard nothing.
B: The landlord must protect it in a scheme and send you the details — check the GOV.UK guidance.
A：我上个月交了押金，但一直没收到任何信息。
B：房东必须把押金存入保护计划并把凭证发给你——可以查看 GOV.UK 的指引。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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