DIY InventoryLetting a property in Stroud: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Stroud.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Stroud
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, and the council publishes a register of licensed HMOs.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Stroud District Council.
Stroud 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 Stroud 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 Stroud homes
- Cotswold stone cottages and terraces: photograph thick walls, window reveals and any damp patches or flaking limewash.
- Hillside homes in Stroud and Nailsworth: record steps, retaining walls, sloping gardens and access paths.
- Converted mill flats in the valleys: note shared entrances, lifts, parking and any signs of damp near the water.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: photograph the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level and boiler service label.
- New-build estates at Great Oldbury and Cam: note snagging marks, fences, turf and allocated parking.
Homes sold in Stroud in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 435 | £553,228 |
| Semi-detached | 372 | £347,460 |
| Terraced | 292 | £287,668 |
| Flat or maisonette | 122 | £158,430 |
| Other | 56 | £446,662 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Stroud: questions
Is there selective licensing in Stroud?
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 Stroud?
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 Stroud?
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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