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For landlordsLetting a property in South Derbyshire: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in South Derbyshire.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in South Derbyshire
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more occupiers forming two or more households need a mandatory licence, which runs for up to five years.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: South Derbyshire District Council.
South Derbyshire District 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 South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire homes
- New-build estates around Swadlincote, Hilton and Stenson Fields: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note who maintains shared areas.
- Victorian terraces in Swadlincote and Woodville: record the back yard, rear gate, gutters and any cracks or damp, as some homes stand on old mining land.
- Georgian cottages in Melbourne and Repton: photograph sash windows, chimney breasts and any damp on solid walls.
- Homes near the River Trent: check ground floors, gardens and outbuildings for signs of past flooding.
- Village homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any wood burner.
Homes sold in South Derbyshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 483 | £365,291 |
| Semi-detached | 462 | £228,484 |
| Terraced | 310 | £191,701 |
| Flat or maisonette | 46 | £133,853 |
| Other | 14 | £582,075 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in South Derbyshire: questions
Is there selective licensing in South Derbyshire?
No selective licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in South Derbyshire?
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 South Derbyshire?
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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Do your South Derbyshire check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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