DIY InventoryLetting a property in Amber Valley: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Amber Valley.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Amber Valley
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council says it does not operate any selective licensing schemes.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from more than one household).
- Fees: £450.05 for an HMO licence application (as stated on the council's page)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Amber Valley Borough Council.
Amber Valley Borough Council: private renting and licensing
Safety certificates
- Gas Safety (CP12): every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR: at least every 5 years, by a qualified electrician.
- EPC: rated E or above, valid for 10 years.
- Alarms: a smoke alarm on every storey, and a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
Book a Gas Safety certificate, EICR or EPC in Amber Valley at a fixed price, and keep track of expiry dates in the free landlord dashboard.
Deposits and the inventory
Protect the deposit in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits within 30 days. At the end, the scheme decides any dispute on the evidence, above all the check-in compared with the check-out, so the inventory is what protects you.
What to record in Amber Valley homes
- Stone cottages in Belper, Crich and the Derwent valley: photograph walls and window reveals for damp, and note the condition of any open fire or stove.
- Victorian brick terraces in Ripley, Heanor and Alfreton: photograph back yards, outhouses, rear doors and the condition of shared alleys and gates.
- Rural homes off the mains gas network may have oil tanks or LPG: photograph the tank, its gauge level and any bunding.
- Mill-town terraces on steep streets: photograph cellar steps, cellar walls and any signs of water getting in.
- Ex-council semis: photograph uPVC windows and doors, their locks and the number of keys, and any garden fences and sheds.
Homes sold in Amber Valley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 480 | £416,524 |
| Semi-detached | 471 | £211,722 |
| Terraced | 383 | £166,531 |
| Other | 61 | £465,166 |
| Flat or maisonette | 45 | £152,576 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Amber Valley: questions
Is there selective licensing in Amber Valley?
No selective licensing scheme: the council says it does not operate any selective licensing schemes. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Amber Valley?
A Gas Safety certificate every 12 months (where there is gas), an electrical safety report (EICR) at least every 5 years, and a valid EPC rated E or above, plus working smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms by fixed combustion appliances.
How long do I have to protect a deposit?
30 days from receiving it, in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits, with the prescribed information given to the tenant in the same 30 days.
Do I need an inventory as a landlord in Amber Valley?
It isn’t a legal requirement, but without a signed check-in record it is very hard to claim anything from the deposit at the end. With DIY Inventory you can do it yourself for £30, or send your tenant a link to do it.
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Do your Amber Valley check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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