DIY InventoryLetting a property in Torridge: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Torridge.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Torridge
- 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 sharing amenities.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Torridge District Council.
Torridge 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 Torridge 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 Torridge homes
- Coastal homes in Westward Ho!, Appledore and Hartland: check window frames, metal fittings and outside paintwork for salt and wind damage.
- Cob and stone cottages: photograph walls for damp, cracks or crumbling render, and note any limewash or breathable paint.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank or LPG supply, fuel level, private water supply or septic tank, and boiler service label.
- Steep-street terraces in Bideford: photograph steps, handrails, retaining walls and any damp in rear rooms.
- Former holiday flats let long term: note furniture and appliances supplied and their condition, room by room.
Homes sold in Torridge in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 264 | £390,295 |
| Terraced | 229 | £211,418 |
| Semi-detached | 119 | £269,876 |
| Flat or maisonette | 49 | £159,582 |
| Other | 44 | £496,083 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Torridge: questions
Is there selective licensing in Torridge?
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 Torridge?
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 Torridge?
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.