Renting in Chester
Cheshire West and Chester Council · North West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Chester.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,050
Estimated 12,000 private rented properties in the Chester area.
HMO Rules in Chester
Cheshire West and Chester Council operates mandatory HMO licensing. Chester's historic city centre has unique housing challenges, and the council works with the University of Chester to manage student housing impacts.
Check the HMO Register
Check council website
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 Chester, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0300 123 8123
Contact via website
Council Website
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.ukTenant Advice in Chester
Local Advice Line
Chester CAB: 01244 313936
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 Chester
2-Bed Rent
£925
/month
Avg Yield
5%
Growth (YoY)
4.3%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Chesteror anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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