England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Lichfield.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Lichfield landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
~£950 pcm
Typical gross yield
4.5–6.5%
Local authority
Lichfield District Council
Selective licensing
No
Birmingham commute
~35 min (Cross-City Line)
Lichfield rental market, what landlords need to know
Lichfield is a historic cathedral city in Staffordshire, located approximately 16 miles north of Birmingham city centre and 8 miles south of Stafford. The city is served by two railway stations — Lichfield City (Cross-City Line to Birmingham New Street in approximately 35 minutes) and Lichfield Trent Valley (West Coast Main Line services to Birmingham New Street and Stafford) — making it one of the best-connected cathedral cities in the Midlands. The rental market is driven by Birmingham and NEC commuters, healthcare workers at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital and the wider NHS Midlands estate, and Ministry of Defence personnel from nearby Whittington Barracks (3rd Division HQ). The city's historic character and good school catchment make it desirable for professional and family tenants. Average rents for a two-bedroom property run at £850-£1,050 per month. Gross yields typically range from 4.5-6.5%.
Essential documents for Lichfield 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 Lichfield landlords on 1 May 2026
- → 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
Lichfield landlord FAQs
Is Lichfield a good buy-to-let area?
Lichfield offers a combination of good rail connectivity to Birmingham (Cross-City Line, ~35 minutes), a desirable historic city environment, and lower property prices than Birmingham's Sutton Coldfield and Solihull corridors. Demand from commuters, MOD personnel at Whittington Barracks, and healthcare workers is consistent. Gross yields of 4.5-6.5% are strong for a cathedral city in the Midlands. The city's school catchment and historic character support stable professional and family tenant demand.
Do I need a landlord licence to let in Lichfield?
Lichfield District Council does not currently operate selective or additional HMO licensing. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to all HMOs with five or more persons forming two or more households — qualifying landlords must apply to Lichfield District Council. For standard single-family lets, no additional licence is required. Always check Lichfield District Council's website for any updates to licensing requirements.
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Lichfield landlords?
Yes. Lichfield is in England and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026: Section 21 abolished, all tenancies periodic, Section 13 rent increases via Form 4A, Awaab's Law response timescales, one-month advance rent cap, and civil penalties up to £40,000. Lichfield District Council is the enforcement authority for the private rented sector in the district.