Renting in Derby
Derby City Council · East Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Derby.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£750 - £1,000
Selective Licence Fee
£450 - £600
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 18,000 private rented properties in the Derby area.
HMO Rules in Derby
Derby operates selective licensing in several inner-city wards. The scheme targets areas with poor property conditions and low demand. The council has prosecuted landlords for non-compliance.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Derby 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 Derby, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01332 641111
Contact via website
Council Website
www.derby.gov.ukTenant Advice in Derby
Local Advice Line
Derby CAB: 01332 228888
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 Derby
2-Bed Rent
£725
/month
Avg Yield
6.3%
Growth (YoY)
4.8%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Derbyor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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