Leicestershire · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Leicester.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Leicester's 30,000+ private landlords across Leicestershire. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with Leicester City Council as the local housing authority.
Private rented households
~55,000
Average monthly rent (1-bed)
~£700
Student population
~40,000
Leicester rental market, what landlords need to know
Leicester has one of the fastest-growing private rented sectors in the East Midlands, with demand from two universities and a large working-age rental population. The city operates selective and additional licensing schemes covering significant areas.
Licensing requirements in Leicester
Leicester City Council operates selective licensing across several designated areas and an additional HMO licensing scheme. Check the Leicester licensing portal before letting, the selective scheme covers many standard buy-to-let properties.
Essential documents for Leicester 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 Leicester landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Leicester tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by Leicester City Council. The headline changes for Leicestershire 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
Leicester landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Leicester?
Leicester City Council is the local housing authority for Leicester, Leicestershire. 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.
Do Leicester landlords need a selective licence?
In designated areas, yes. Leicester City Council operates selective licensing covering a range of private rented properties, not just HMOs. Check the Leicester City Council licensing portal with your property postcode before letting.
Does the Renters' Rights Act affect Leicester landlords?
Yes, all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply to Leicester landlords from 1 May 2026. Section 21 is abolished. New tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements. Rent increases use Section 13 + Form 4A. The Information Sheet must be served on existing tenants by 31 May 2026.