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For tenantsRenting in Oadby and Wigston: check-in and getting your deposit back
What to check when you move in, how to protect your deposit, and where renters in Oadby and Wigston can get help.
Homes to rent in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston is a small, largely suburban borough on the south-east edge of Leicester. Oadby is mostly owner-occupied semis and detached houses, with students living near the University of Leicester's halls. Wigston and especially South Wigston have older Victorian and Edwardian terraces, where most private renting is found and where the selective licensing scheme applies. Private renting grew sharply between 2011 and 2021.
Average rent: £1,026 a month (ONS, June 2026), up 4.8% 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 Oadby and Wigston homes
- Terraces in South Wigston's licensing area: note the licence number and photograph smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, which are licence conditions.
- Victorian terraces in Wigston and South Wigston: photograph damp at the base of walls, back yards and rear alleys.
- Student lets near the Oadby student village: photograph each bedroom lock and the shared kitchen and bathroom separately.
- Inter-war and post-war semis in Oadby and Wigston Fields: record garages, driveways, gardens and fences.
- Bungalows let to older tenants: note grab rails, ramps and other adaptations and their condition.
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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's private sector housing team. Oadby and Wigston Borough Council: private renting.
Renting in Oadby and Wigston: questions
What should I check when I move into a rented home in Oadby and Wigston?
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 Oadby and Wigston get help?
Tenants can report disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in privately rented homes to Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's private sector 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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