DIY InventoryLetting a property in Mid Sussex: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Mid Sussex.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Mid Sussex
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, run by the council's Housing Standards Team.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Mid Sussex District Council.
Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex homes
- Listed and timber-framed cottages in Cuckfield, Lindfield and East Grinstead: photograph beams, uneven floors, leaded or sash windows and any damp.
- New-build homes in Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath: record snagging marks, sealant and any cracks so they are noted before the tenancy.
- Flats near the stations and town centres: note the communal entrance, bike and bin stores, and key and fob counts.
- Homes on Weald clay: photograph cracks around doors, windows and in plaster that could come from ground movement.
- Homes near Gatwick in Copthorne and Crawley Down: note window seals and any secondary glazing, and test that windows open and lock.
Homes sold in Mid Sussex in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 497 | £720,029 |
| Semi-detached | 452 | £479,112 |
| Flat or maisonette | 345 | £234,928 |
| Terraced | 331 | £379,558 |
| Other | 41 | £907,830 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Mid Sussex: questions
Is there selective licensing in Mid Sussex?
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 Mid Sussex?
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 Mid Sussex?
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.