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For tenantsRenting in North West Leicestershire: check-in and getting your deposit back
What to check when you move in, how to protect your deposit, and where renters in North West Leicestershire can get help.
Homes to rent in North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire grew around coal mining, and Coalville, Whitwick, Ibstock and Measham still have rows of brick terraces alongside post-war council estates. Ashby-de-la-Zouch has Georgian and Victorian houses at its centre, and large new-build estates have been added around Ashby, Coalville and Castle Donington. Jobs at East Midlands Airport and the logistics parks bring demand for rented homes around Castle Donington and Kegworth.
Average rent: £920 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 8.2% on a year earlier. Source
On moving-in day
- Before unpacking, photograph every room: a wide shot, then each item, with the date and time on every photo.
- Photograph the meters (gas, electricity, water) and write down the readings.
- Count the keys and fobs, and test the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
- Note anything worn, marked or not working, and send it to the landlord or agent within a few days.
Things to look at 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.
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 can report disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in privately rented homes to North West Leicestershire District Council's private housing team. North West Leicestershire District Council: private renting.
Renting in North West Leicestershire: questions
What should I check when I move into a rented home in North West Leicestershire?
Photograph every room and item before you unpack, with the date on each photo: walls, floors, windows, appliances, meters and keys. Note anything worn or damaged and get the landlord or agent to agree it in writing.
How do I get my deposit back?
Leave the home as you found it, allowing for fair wear and tear, and compare it with the check-in record. If you disagree with deductions, the deposit scheme’s free dispute service decides on the evidence.
Where can renters in North West Leicestershire get help?
Tenants can report disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in privately rented homes to North West Leicestershire District Council's private housing team.
Can a tenant do the check-in inventory?
Yes. With DIY Inventory a tenant can do it on their phone and send the landlord a link to check and sign it, so both sides have the same dated record.
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