DIY InventoryLetting a property in Rushcliffe: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Rushcliffe.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Rushcliffe
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council says there is currently no additional or selective licensing in Rushcliffe.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing: only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Rushcliffe Borough Council.
Rushcliffe 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 Rushcliffe 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 Rushcliffe homes
- Edwardian terraces and semis in West Bridgford and Lady Bay: photograph sash or bay windows, original fireplaces and small rear gardens.
- Homes near the Trent in Lady Bay and Radcliffe: photograph any tide marks, damp low on walls and air bricks.
- New-build estates in Edwalton, Bingham and East Leake: record snagging marks, sealant, new turf and fences and any shared management areas.
- Flats near Trent Bridge: note fob and key counts, parking bays.
- Village cottages in Ruddington and the Wolds: photograph stoves, chimneys, damp in older walls and any oil tank.
Homes sold in Rushcliffe in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 554 | £490,336 |
| Semi-detached | 418 | £316,284 |
| Terraced | 243 | £250,424 |
| Flat or maisonette | 89 | £188,944 |
| Other | 31 | £1,791,339 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Rushcliffe: questions
Is there selective licensing in Rushcliffe?
No selective licensing scheme: the council says there is currently no additional or selective licensing in Rushcliffe. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Rushcliffe?
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 Rushcliffe?
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.