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For landlordsLetting a property in Staffordshire Moorlands: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Staffordshire Moorlands.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Staffordshire Moorlands
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only for HMOs let to five or more people from more than one household who share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen (the national mandatory scheme).
- Fees: £450 for a five-year HMO licence, £350 for a later application (council page; may be out of date)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Staffordshire Moorlands homes
- Stone cottages and farmhouses in the Peak District villages: photograph walls inside for damp, window reveals, chimney breasts and the condition of any wood burner.
- Homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank and gauge level or LPG tank, and any septic tank or treatment plant cover.
- Upland homes exposed to winter weather: check gutters, roof slates, outside pipes and any frost damage, and note any snow and ice arrangements for access.
- Victorian terraces and converted mills in Leek: record the back yard, rear gate, large mill windows and any condensation marks.
- Homes near the Caldon Canal and the Churnet: check ground floors and gardens for damp or signs of past flooding.
Homes sold in Staffordshire Moorlands in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 317 | £365,994 |
| Semi-detached | 317 | £223,722 |
| Terraced | 216 | £164,578 |
| Other | 42 | £563,720 |
| Flat or maisonette | 35 | £148,299 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Staffordshire Moorlands: questions
Is there selective licensing in Staffordshire Moorlands?
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 Staffordshire Moorlands?
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 Staffordshire Moorlands?
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 Staffordshire Moorlands check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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