England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates — Nottingham
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Nottingham landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~45,000
Average monthly rent (1-bed)
~£675
Student population
~60,000
Nottingham rental market — what landlords need to know
Nottingham has a large student-driven private rented sector with two universities generating significant housing demand. Nottingham City Council operates one of the most extensive additional HMO licensing schemes in England.
Licensing requirements in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council operates a city-wide additional HMO licensing scheme covering properties with 3 or more occupants. This is one of the broadest additional licensing schemes in England — check the Nottingham licensing portal before letting any shared property.
Essential documents for Nottingham 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.
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 Nottingham 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
Nottingham landlord FAQs
Does every Nottingham shared house need an HMO licence?
Under Nottingham City Council's city-wide additional licensing scheme, most shared properties with 3 or more occupants require a licence. This covers a very large proportion of Nottingham's student accommodation and shared houses. Check the Nottingham HMO licensing portal — operating without a required licence is a criminal offence.
Can I use an AST for a Nottingham student house in September 2026?
No. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to all private lettings in England from 1 May 2026. New student tenancies starting in September 2026 must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements. Section 21 is abolished — possession requires a Section 8 notice citing a statutory ground.