HMOs in Oadby are licensed and regulated by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council. Before we manage, lease or appraise a house, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs.
You get one point of contact, written terms agreed for each property and regular updates on rent, repairs and compliance.
HMO rules in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
| Rule | Oadby and Wigston Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | Not confirmed |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Oadby and Wigston Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO guaranteed rent in Oadby: what we do
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Oadby and elsewhere in Leicestershire. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Oadby who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
Letting to students and sharers in Oadby
Student lets in Oadby often follow the academic year. Since 1 May 2026, Ground 4A can let a landlord of a student HMO seek possession for the summer, but only if every condition is met, including: each tenant is, or is reasonably expected to become, a full-time student; written notice was given before signing; the tenancy was signed no more than six months before move-in; the timing condition is met; and the landlord intends to re-let to students.
HMO guaranteed rent near Oadby
- Evington under a mile
- Knighton 1.4 miles
- Wigston 1.8 miles
- Aylestone 2.6 miles
- Stoneygate 2.8 miles
- Humberstone 2.8 miles
