DIY InventoryLetting a property in Cannock Chase: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Cannock Chase.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Cannock Chase
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme. Only larger HMOs (five or more people from more than one household sharing facilities) need a mandatory licence, usually for five years, as everywhere in England.
- Fees: £1,028.55 per application for a mandatory HMO licence, as listed on the council's HMO page
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Cannock Chase District Council.
Cannock Chase District 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 Cannock Chase 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 Cannock Chase homes
- Former miners' terraces in Hednesford and Chadsmoor: photograph back yards, rear gates, outbuildings and any cracking to walls or ceilings.
- Post-war semis on the estates: record the boiler, any storage heaters and the condition of replacement windows and doors.
- New-build homes in Rugeley and on the district's edges: note snagging marks, sealant around baths and showers and the state of new turf and fences.
- Homes backing onto Cannock Chase woodland: photograph gardens, fences and gutters for leaf build-up and any damage from trees.
- Flats over shops in Cannock and Rugeley town centres: check the separate entrance, the fire alarm, stair lighting and the number of keys handed over.
- Driveways and garages on family estates: photograph the condition of drives, garage doors and any items left in garages or sheds.
Homes sold in Cannock Chase in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 429 | £213,885 |
| Detached | 257 | £354,560 |
| Terraced | 189 | £190,821 |
| Flat or maisonette | 61 | £104,234 |
| Other | 19 | £610,103 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Cannock Chase: questions
Is there selective licensing in Cannock Chase?
No selective licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Cannock Chase?
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 Cannock Chase?
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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