Renting in Bath
Bath & North East Somerset Council · South West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Bath.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£900 - £1,300
Estimated 10,000 private rented properties in the Bath area.
HMO Rules in Bath
Bath has additional HMO licensing and an Article 4 direction in the city centre restricting HMO conversions. Heritage building restrictions mean supply is limited, and student demand from two universities keeps pressure on the market.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Bath & North East Somerset Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Bath, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01225 477000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.bathnes.gov.ukTenant Advice in Bath
Local Advice Line
Bath CAB: 01225 309955
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
Rental Market in Bath
2-Bed Rent
£1,250
/month
Avg Yield
4.4%
Growth (YoY)
4.2%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Bathor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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