Renting in Manchester
Manchester City Council · North West
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Manchester.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£900 - £1,200
Selective Licence Fee
£550 - £750
Selective Licensing Areas
Estimated 65,000 private rented properties in the Manchester area.
HMO Rules in Manchester
Manchester has active selective licensing in several wards. Landlords in designated areas must hold a licence. The council actively enforces against unlicensed properties and poor conditions.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Manchester 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 Manchester, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0161 234 4515
Contact via website
Council Website
www.manchester.gov.ukTenant Advice in Manchester
Local Advice Line
Shelter Manchester: 0344 515 1540
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 Manchester
2-Bed Rent
£1,150
/month
Avg Yield
6.5%
Growth (YoY)
7.2%
Demand
Very High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Manchesteror anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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