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For landlordsLetting a property in North East Derbyshire: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in North East Derbyshire.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in North East Derbyshire
- 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 occupiers living as two or more households.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: North East Derbyshire District Council.
North East Derbyshire 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 North East Derbyshire 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 North East Derbyshire homes
- Colliery-era terraces in Clay Cross, Holmewood and Eckington: note cracks in walls and around doors and windows that may come from old mine workings.
- Gritstone cottages in Ashover and the western villages: photograph damp patches, condensation, wood burners and flues.
- Rural homes off mains gas: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler service label.
- Older terraces with rear yards: record outbuildings, gutters, and any damp in back kitchens and bathrooms.
- New-build homes in Clay Cross and Wingerworth: record snagging marks, sealant and any cracks so they are noted before the tenancy.
Homes sold in North East Derbyshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 395 | £214,415 |
| Detached | 384 | £383,460 |
| Terraced | 178 | £165,175 |
| Other | 32 | £724,308 |
| Flat or maisonette | 31 | £124,081 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in North East Derbyshire: questions
Is there selective licensing in North East Derbyshire?
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 North East Derbyshire?
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 North East Derbyshire?
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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