DPS offers text service

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The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has unveiled instant text messaging contact for landlords and tenants to speed up the repayment of tenant deposits.

The text service will include updates on necessary actions for repayments, single claims and dispute resolution.

Kevin Firth, DPS director, said: “Our text messaging service will help ensure that our customers have all the information they need. It’s a great way to notify landlords and tenants of key milestones in the repayment process.

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