Renting in East Riding of Yorkshire: check-in and getting your deposit back

Homes to rent in East Riding of Yorkshire

The East Riding is a large, mainly rural area with market towns, the Holderness coast and commuter towns and villages around Hull. Most homes are owner-occupied, with private lets concentrated in Bridlington, Goole, Beverley and the towns on Hull's edge. Bridlington and Withernsea have many Victorian terraces and former guest houses split into flats, while Goole has dense terraced streets. Parts of Holderness are affected by coastal erosion and low-lying land near the Humber is at risk of flooding.

Average rent: £724 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 4.7% on a year earlier. Source

On moving-in day

1. Before unpacking, photograph every room: a wide shot, then each item, with the date and time on every photo.
2. Photograph the meters (gas, electricity, water) and write down the readings.
3. Count the keys and fobs, and test the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
4. Note anything worn, marked or not working, and send it to the landlord or agent within a few days.

Things to look at in East Riding of Yorkshire homes

• Former guest houses split into flats in Bridlington: photograph fire doors, smoke alarms, the communal stairs and each flat's meters.
• Coastal homes in Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea: photograph window frames and outside metalwork for salt corrosion and any damp on walls.
• Victorian terraces in Goole: photograph back yards, outbuildings, damp at the base of walls and the condition of sash or replacement windows.
• Rural homes off the gas grid on the Wolds and in Holderness: photograph the oil tank, its gauge and level, and the boiler service label.
• Low-lying homes near the Humber and rivers: photograph any damp tide marks, air bricks and flood barriers left for the tenant.
• Student lets in Cottingham: photograph each bedroom and its lock, and note the key count for every room and the front door.

Your deposit

Your landlord must protect your deposit in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits within 30 days and tell you which. At the end, deductions can only be for damage beyond fair wear and tear, cleaning back to the check-in standard, or rent owed. A dated check-in record is your best protection.

Help from the council

Tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems can contact East Riding of Yorkshire Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect rented homes and take action against landlords. East Riding of Yorkshire Council: private renting.

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