England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Rotherham.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Rotherham landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Private rented households
~24,000
Average monthly rent (2-bed)
~£675
Distance to Sheffield city centre
~9 miles
Rotherham rental market, what landlords need to know
Rotherham is a metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire adjacent to Sheffield, offering very competitive property prices and strong buy-to-let yields. The private rented sector serves a mix of local workers, NHS employees at Rotherham District General Hospital, and commuters to Sheffield (20–25 minutes by train or tram). Rotherham's regeneration, including Riverside and the town centre redevelopment, is gradually increasing rental demand.
Licensing requirements in Rotherham
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council operates selective licensing in designated areas of the borough. Selective licensing requires landlords of all private rented properties (not just HMOs) in a designated area to obtain a licence. Mandatory national HMO licensing applies for properties with 5 or more occupants. Landlords should check the Rotherham licensing register before purchasing or letting, as selective licensing area boundaries are periodically reviewed. All Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026.
Essential documents for Rotherham 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 Rotherham 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
Rotherham landlord FAQs
Does the Renters' Rights Act 2025 apply to Rotherham landlords?
Yes. Rotherham is in England and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026. This includes Section 21 abolition, automatic conversion of existing ASTs to Periodic Assured Tenancies, the requirement to use Section 13 Form 4A for rent increases with at least 2 months' notice, and the Information Sheet obligation by 31 May 2026 for existing tenants. Landlords must also check whether their property is within a selective licensing designated area.
Does Rotherham have selective licensing for landlords?
Yes. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council operates selective licensing in designated areas. A selective licence is required for every privately rented property in a designated area, regardless of whether it is an HMO. Unlicensed properties face civil penalties of up to £30,000 and may be subject to rent repayment order claims. Landlords should check the Rotherham council licensing map with their specific property address before letting.