Renting in Leicester
Leicester City Council · East Midlands
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Leicester.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£800 - £1,100
Estimated 30,000 private rented properties in the Leicester area.
HMO Rules in Leicester
Leicester has additional HMO licensing in selected wards. The council operates an Article 4 direction limiting conversions to HMOs in certain areas, particularly near the universities.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Leicester 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 Leicester, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0116 454 1001
Contact via website
Council Website
www.leicester.gov.ukTenant Advice in Leicester
Local Advice Line
Leicester CAB: 0116 255 2255
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 Leicester
2-Bed Rent
£825
/month
Avg Yield
6.1%
Growth (YoY)
5.4%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Leicesteror anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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