DIY InventoryLetting a property in Warwick: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Warwick.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Warwick
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: District-wide additional HMO licensing in force from 18 January 2024 to 17 January 2029: houses and flats (including purpose-built student flats) let to three or more people from two or more households need a licence, on top of national mandatory HMO licensing.
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Warwick District Council.
Warwick 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 Warwick 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 Warwick homes
- Stucco-fronted Regency and Victorian flats in Leamington: photograph sash windows, cornicing, high ceilings and any damp in basement flats.
- Student shared houses in Leamington and Kenilworth: record each bedroom's lock, furniture and fire doors, and check the HMO licence is displayed.
- Flats in converted townhouses: note communal hallway condition, fire alarms, entry phones and the number of keys and fobs.
- New-build homes at Warwick Gates, Chase Meadow and south Leamington: photograph flooring, sealant around baths and any snagging marks.
- Older cottages in Warwick and the villages: check low beams, uneven floors, open fireplaces and the condition of timber windows.
- Gardens and parking in terraced streets: photograph bin storage, garden fences and any parking permits handed over.
Homes sold in Warwick in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 490 | £398,363 |
| Terraced | 426 | £342,885 |
| Detached | 356 | £606,101 |
| Flat or maisonette | 322 | £219,852 |
| Other | 44 | £1,395,442 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Warwick: questions
Is there selective licensing in Warwick?
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 Warwick?
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 Warwick?
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.