Greater Manchester · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Salford.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Salford's 28,000+ private landlords across Greater Manchester. Every template is updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in force from 1 May 2026, with Salford City Council as the local housing authority.
Private rented households
~38,000
Average monthly rent (1-bed)
~�850
MediaCityUK employees
~7,000+
Salford rental market, what landlords need to know
Salford is one of the most dynamic rental markets in Greater Manchester, transformed by the MediaCityUK development, the University of Salford, and significant regeneration of Salford Quays and Chapel Street. The rental market spans young professionals, MediaCity workers, and students. Salford City Council operates selective licensing across multiple designated areas, one of the more active licensing authorities in Greater Manchester.
Licensing requirements in Salford
Salford City Council operates selective licensing in multiple designated areas within Salford. Landlords must check whether their specific property falls within an active selective licensing zone, even non-HMO single-let properties in designated zones require a selective licence. Check the Salford City Council licensing portal before letting any property in Salford. Operating without a required licence is a criminal offence.
Essential documents for Salford 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 Salford landlords on 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies in full to every Salford tenancy from 1 May 2026, enforced locally by Salford City Council. The headline changes for Greater Manchester 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
Salford landlord FAQs
Which council handles landlord licensing in Salford?
Salford City Council is the local housing authority for Salford, Greater Manchester. Selective licensing operates in designated parts of the area, requiring a licence for every private rented home there, alongside 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.
Does selective licensing apply in Salford?
Yes. Salford City Council operates selective licensing across multiple designated zones. Unlike HMO licensing (which only applies to multi-occupancy properties), selective licensing requires a licence even for single-let properties within designated areas. Check the Salford City Council licensing portal with your property's postcode before letting. Operating without a required licence carries fines up to �30,000 and tenants can apply for a Rent Repayment Order.
Does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Salford landlords?
Yes. Salford is in England (Greater Manchester) and all Renters' Rights Act 2025 provisions apply from 1 May 2026. Section 21 is permanently abolished. All new Salford lettings must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements. Existing tenants must receive the Information Sheet by 31 May 2026. Section 13 Form 4A is required for rent increases.