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For landlordsLetting a property in North West Leicestershire: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in North West Leicestershire.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in North West Leicestershire
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; the council's private housing team licenses HMOs under the national mandatory scheme (five or more people from 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 West Leicestershire District Council.
North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire homes
- Mining-era terraces in Coalville, Whitwick and Ibstock: photograph damp at the base of walls, back yards and outbuildings.
- New-build estates around Ashby, Coalville and Castle Donington: record snagging marks, sealant and the state of turf, fences and parking spaces.
- Period houses in Ashby town centre: photograph sash windows, old doors, cellars and any chimney breasts.
- Homes near East Midlands Airport and the logistics parks: note window and door seals and any trickle vents, which matter for noise.
- Rural cottages in the villages: photograph stoves, oil tanks and the fuel level, and any septic tank.
Homes sold in North West Leicestershire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 514 | £386,672 |
| Semi-detached | 393 | £235,274 |
| Terraced | 288 | £185,010 |
| Flat or maisonette | 35 | £164,295 |
| Other | 32 | £1,228,424 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in North West Leicestershire: questions
Is there selective licensing in North West Leicestershire?
No selective licensing scheme found. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in North West Leicestershire?
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 West Leicestershire?
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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Do your North West Leicestershire check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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