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For landlordsLetting a property in Stockton-on-Tees: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Stockton-on-Tees.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Stockton-on-Tees
- Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers parts of Central Stockton, North Thornaby and Newtown: the scheme was agreed by Cabinet in May 2024 to run for five years. Check the council's street list to see if a property is included.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; larger HMOs need a mandatory licence.
- Fees: £653 per property for a selective licence (£178 application plus £95 a year for five years), £50 off for accredited landlords and £100 extra for late applications
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees homes
- Victorian terraces in Central Stockton and Newtown: photograph back yards, outhouses and rear doors, and note any damp in back rooms.
- Licensed homes in the selective licensing streets: record smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and keep the gas and EICR certificates with the report.
- Post-war houses in Billingham and Hardwick: check window seals, boiler cupboards and any condensation or mould on outside walls.
- Newer estate homes in Ingleby Barwick: photograph gardens, fences, driveways and any snagging marks inside.
- Flats over shops on Stockton High Street: note the separate entrance, stairs, bin arrangements and keys for each door.
Homes sold in Stockton-on-Tees in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 832 | £166,160 |
| Terraced | 578 | £114,252 |
| Detached | 570 | £318,958 |
| Flat or maisonette | 98 | £89,651 |
| Other | 58 | £363,821 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Stockton-on-Tees: questions
Is there selective licensing in Stockton-on-Tees?
Selective licensing covers parts of Central Stockton, North Thornaby and Newtown: the scheme was agreed by Cabinet in May 2024 to run for five years. Check the council's street list to see if a property is included. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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