DIY InventoryLetting a property in Erewash: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Erewash.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Erewash
- Additional HMO licensing: Mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households); the council keeps a public register of licensed HMOs and said in February 2026 it was stepping up action to make sure all HMOs are licensed. No additional HMO licensing scheme was found.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Erewash Borough Council.
Erewash 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 Erewash 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 Erewash homes
- Victorian terraces in Ilkeston and Long Eaton: photograph rear yards, outhouses, shared alleys (gennels) and any damp at the base of walls.
- Older terraced houses often have solid walls and small rear kitchens: check for condensation and mould in kitchens, bathrooms and back bedrooms.
- Homes near the Trent and the Erewash Canal in Sawley and Sandiacre: note any signs of past flooding or damp in ground-floor rooms.
- Post-war ex-council houses in Kirk Hallam: record the boiler, windows and doors, and the condition of gardens and fencing.
- Shared houses in Ilkeston town centre: photograph each room's lock, furniture and fire door, and note smoke alarms and the fire blanket.
- Village bungalows in Borrowash and Breaston: check garages, drives and garden sheds, which are often included in the let.
Homes sold in Erewash in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 511 | £217,659 |
| Detached | 325 | £352,520 |
| Terraced | 321 | £163,878 |
| Flat or maisonette | 46 | £121,765 |
| Other | 43 | £438,985 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Erewash: questions
Is there selective licensing in Erewash?
Check with the council. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Erewash?
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 Erewash?
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.