East Riding of Yorkshire · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Hull.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Hull's 22,000+ private landlords across East Riding of Yorkshire. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with Hull City Council as the local housing authority.
Private rented households
~30,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£620
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~8–10%
Hull rental market, what landlords need to know
Kingston upon Hull (Hull) has one of the most affordable rental markets in England, making it a popular destination for high-yield buy-to-let investors. The University of Hull creates student demand, while the Port of Hull and manufacturing industries sustain working population demand. Hull City Council operates selective licensing schemes across several wards.
Licensing requirements in Hull
Hull City Council operates selective licensing in designated wards across the city. Additional HMO licensing also applies in designated areas for smaller HMOs. All landlords with properties in selective licensing areas must hold a licence, operating without one is a criminal offence with a civil penalty of up to £30,000. Tenants in unlicensed properties can apply for a rent repayment order covering up to 12 months' rent. Check Hull City Council's licensing portal to confirm whether your property postcode falls within a designated area.
Essential documents for Hull landlords
View all →Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.
Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)
Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack
For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.
What changes for Hull landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Hull tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by Hull City Council. The headline changes for East Riding of Yorkshire landlords are:
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Hull landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Hull?
Hull City Council is the local housing authority for Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. Both selective licensing (covering all private rented homes in designated areas) and additional HMO licensing (covering smaller shared houses) currently operate here, on top of mandatory national HMO licensing for properties with 5 or more occupants. Always confirm the current designation with the council before letting, as licensing schemes and area boundaries are reviewed periodically.
Does my Hull property need a selective licence?
It depends on the ward. Hull City Council operates selective licensing across several designated areas. Check your property's postcode against the council's licensing map. If a licence is required, you must apply before letting, the penalty for operating without a licence is up to £30,000 as a civil penalty, and tenants can claim a rent repayment order for up to 12 months' rent.
Does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Hull landlords?
Yes. Hull is in England and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026, abolition of Section 21, Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements for all new lettings, Section 13 rent increases only (one per 12 months, 2 months' notice on Form 4A), Awaab's Law hazard response timeframes, and the Information Sheet for existing tenants (deadline 31 May 2026).