Renting in Leeds
Leeds City Council · Yorkshire and the Humber
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Leeds.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£850 - £1,100
Estimated 55,000 private rented properties in the Leeds area.
HMO Rules in Leeds
Leeds operates mandatory HMO licensing. The council has a proactive enforcement team and runs a landlord accreditation scheme called LLAS (Leeds Landlord Accreditation Scheme).
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Leeds 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 Leeds, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0113 222 4412
Contact via website
Council Website
www.leeds.gov.ukTenant Advice in Leeds
Local Advice Line
Leeds Tenants Federation: 0113 226 0777
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 Leeds
2-Bed Rent
£950
/month
Avg Yield
6.3%
Growth (YoY)
5.9%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Leedsor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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