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For landlordsLetting a property in Tonbridge and Malling: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Tonbridge and Malling.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Tonbridge and Malling
- 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 more than one household.
- Fees: £810 for a new mandatory HMO licence, £727 to renew (from 1 April 2026)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.
Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge and Malling homes
- Homes near the River Medway in Tonbridge, East Peckham and Aylesford: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
- Victorian terraces in Tonbridge and Snodland: photograph back gardens, rear walls, sash or replacement windows and any damp in rear rooms.
- New-build homes at Kings Hill and Holborough Lakes: note snagging marks, fences, turf and management company areas.
- Converted oast houses and rural cottages: photograph roundels, beams, wood burners and any oil tank or LPG supply.
- Flats near Tonbridge station: record fob and key counts, allocated parking and bin store access.
Homes sold in Tonbridge and Malling in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 413 | £444,064 |
| Terraced | 373 | £346,932 |
| Detached | 309 | £702,577 |
| Flat or maisonette | 173 | £238,776 |
| Other | 34 | £790,962 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Tonbridge and Malling: questions
Is there selective licensing in Tonbridge and Malling?
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 Tonbridge and Malling?
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 Tonbridge and Malling?
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 Tonbridge and Malling check-in yourself, on your phone, for £30.
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