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For landlordsLetting a property in Redcar and Cleveland: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Redcar and Cleveland.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Redcar and Cleveland
- Selective licensing: Selective licensing ran in South Bank from 2018 until 24 March 2024; we could not confirm a renewal. In 2025 the council said it was reviewing the case for selective licensing in East Cleveland villages such as Brotton and Carlin How.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough 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 Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland homes
- Seafront homes in Redcar, Marske and Saltburn: photograph salt marks, rust on window fittings and damp on exposed walls.
- Victorian terraces in South Bank and East Cleveland villages: record damp at the base of walls, back yards, rear lanes and any boarded neighbouring houses.
- Saltburn's tall brick terraces: photograph sash windows, chimneys and gutters, and stairs in homes split into flats.
- Post-war estate homes in Eston, Normanby and Grangetown: photograph gardens, fences, sheds and older boilers.
- Rural cottages near Guisborough and the moors: photograph stoves, chimneys and any oil tank or LPG supply with the fuel level.
Homes sold in Redcar and Cleveland in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 631 | £167,362 |
| Terraced | 420 | £108,382 |
| Detached | 264 | £287,168 |
| Flat or maisonette | 47 | £112,787 |
| Other | 36 | £220,908 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Redcar and Cleveland: questions
Is there selective licensing in Redcar and Cleveland?
Selective licensing ran in South Bank from 2018 until 24 March 2024; we could not confirm a renewal. In 2025 the council said it was reviewing the case for selective licensing in East Cleveland villages such as Brotton and Carlin How. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Redcar and Cleveland?
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 Redcar and Cleveland?
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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