Landlords in Knighton deal with Leicester City Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 34 miles from Knighton. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Leicester City Council
| Rule | Leicester City Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found |
| Selective licensing | In part of the area Parts of Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields, Fosse, Westcotes, Stoneygate and Saffron, 10 October 2022 to 9 October 2027 |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | In part of the area Several areas of the city, including Westcotes, Clarendon Park and the centre, first in force 20 August 2014 and since extended |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Leicester City Council's Article 4 direction covers several areas of the city, including Westcotes, Clarendon Park and the city centre. Whether a house in Knighton needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We found no additional licensing scheme in force in Leicester City Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
Void and turnaround refurbishment for Knighton landlords
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Knighton between tenancies: inspection, repairs, redecoration, a deep clean and safety checks, finished with photos you can use to advertise the room. Each job is quoted per room or per job after we have seen it.
Because tenants can now give notice at any point in the year, voids in Knighton are harder to predict. We agree standard finishes and a set checklist with landlords across Leicestershire, so a room can be put right without waiting on decisions.
- Move-out inspection with dated photos
- Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
- Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
Letting to students and sharers in Knighton
Knighton is close to a university or college campus, so students and young professionals are part of the local rental market. If that is your market, layouts with en-suites, a generous kitchen and secure bike storage are worth planning in from the start.