England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates — Oldham
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Oldham landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~16,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£650
Gross buy-to-let yield (avg)
~7–10%
Oldham rental market — what landlords need to know
Oldham is a Greater Manchester borough with a large and diverse private rented sector. Affordable property prices (2-bed terraces from £80,000–£130,000) generate buy-to-let yields of 7–10%, making Oldham attractive to income-focused investors. The Metrolink tram network connects Oldham to Manchester city centre in under 30 minutes. The council operates selective licensing in high-density rental areas.
Licensing requirements in Oldham
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council operates selective licensing in designated areas of the borough. Mandatory national HMO licensing applies to all properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households. Check the council's postcode licensing tool before letting — civil penalties up to £30,000 apply and tenants can apply for rent repayment orders covering up to 12 months' rent.
Essential documents for Oldham 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 Oldham 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
Oldham landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Oldham landlords?
Yes. Oldham is in England (Greater Manchester) 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 (Form 4A, once per 12 months, 2 months' notice), Awaab's Law hazard response timeframes, and the Information Sheet for all existing tenants (deadline 31 May 2026).
Do I need a licence to let a property in Oldham?
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council operates selective licensing in designated areas. Mandatory national HMO licensing also applies to all properties with 5 or more occupants from 2 or more separate households. Use the council's postcode checker before letting — civil penalties up to £30,000 apply for unlicensed letting.