DIY InventoryLetting a property in Rugby: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Rugby.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Rugby
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; the council licenses HMOs under the national mandatory scheme (five or more people from two or more households) and publishes a register.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Rugby Borough Council.
Rugby 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 Rugby 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 Rugby homes
- New-build homes in Houlton and Cawston: photograph snagging marks, sealant, new turf and fences, parking spaces and any shared management areas.
- Victorian terraces in New Bilton and near the centre: record damp at the base of walls, rear yards and alleys and where bins are kept.
- Shared houses in the town: note the HMO licence number where needed and photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors and alarms.
- Thatched and period cottages in Dunchurch and the villages: photograph thatch, chimneys, stoves and any oil tank with the fuel level.
- Town-centre apartments: note fob and key counts, the intercom and allocated parking.
Homes sold in Rugby in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 377 | £282,215 |
| Detached | 334 | £473,951 |
| Terraced | 291 | £225,817 |
| Flat or maisonette | 123 | £136,044 |
| Other | 22 | £756,299 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Rugby: questions
Is there selective licensing in Rugby?
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 Rugby?
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 Rugby?
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.