Renting in Coventry
Coventry City Council · West Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Coventry.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,100
Estimated 22,000 private rented properties in the Coventry area.
HMO Rules in Coventry
Coventry has additional HMO licensing in areas with high student populations from Coventry University and the University of Warwick. The council has an Article 4 direction in parts of the city.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Coventry City 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 Coventry, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
024 7683 1800
Contact via website
Council Website
www.coventry.gov.ukTenant Advice in Coventry
Local Advice Line
Coventry CAB: 024 7622 4656
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 Coventry
2-Bed Rent
£850
/month
Avg Yield
6.2%
Growth (YoY)
5.8%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Coventryor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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