<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article's use of external links may not follow Wikipedia's policies or guidelines . Please improve this article by removing excessive or inappropriate external links, and converting useful links where appropriate into footnote references . (May 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> There are 3 tenancy deposit schemes in Scotland: the Letting Protection Service Scotland, Safedeposits Scotland and My deposits Scotland . </P> <P> The Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations 2011 came into force on 7 March 2011 . Every landlord or letting agent that receives a deposit in Scotland must register with their local authority and join a tenancy deposit scheme . </P> <P> Scots law gives tenants extra protection against losing their deposits . It means landlords and letting agents cannot keep deposits, instead they have to transfer them to a government approved third party . </P>

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