DIY InventoryLetting a property in South Ribble: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in South Ribble.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in South Ribble
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme: the council has not designated any area.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence. Since January 2026 a borough-wide Article 4 Direction means turning a house into a small HMO needs planning permission.
- Fees: £846 for a five-year HMO licence for up to five occupants (£484 application plus £362 grant), plus £60 for each extra occupant
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: South Ribble Borough Council.
South Ribble 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 South Ribble 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 Ribble homes
- Victorian terraces in Bamber Bridge and Leyland: record the back yard, rear gate, gutters and any damp on rear walls.
- New-build estates in Lostock Hall, Farington and Leyland: photograph snagging items, sealant, paintwork and the garden, and note any estate management charge areas.
- Bungalows and semis in Penwortham and Longton: photograph gardens, fences, garages and driveways, which tenants are often expected to keep up.
- Homes near the Ribble and Darwen in Walton-le-Dale: check ground floors and gardens for signs of past flooding.
- Shared houses: photograph each bedroom lock, fire doors and smoke alarms, and check whether planning permission and a licence are in place.
Homes sold in South Ribble in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 594 | £214,363 |
| Detached | 326 | £352,175 |
| Terraced | 285 | £161,716 |
| Flat or maisonette | 69 | £120,554 |
| Other | 36 | £289,268 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in South Ribble: questions
Is there selective licensing in South Ribble?
No selective licensing scheme: the council has not designated any area. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in South Ribble?
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 Ribble?
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 Ribble check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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