You or the students can inform the Council of the council tax exemptions. Proof will need to be provided.

• Coventry City Council Tax Exemptions for occupied propertiesLink opens in a new window
• Warwick District Council Tax Exemptions and discountsLink opens in a new window

It is your decision if you wish to ask for a deposit. It is standard practice to ask for the equivalent of a month’s rent for the deposit. The deposit must be held in a government approved tenancy deposit scheme.

• Tenancy Protection Deposit SchemesLink opens in a new window

The Government has a tenancy template which you may wish to use.

• Model Agreement for a Shorthold Assured TenancyLink opens in a new window

The UK Government and organisations have issued useful guidance for landlords. We would encourage landlords to read the information provided in the links below:

• Renting out your propertyLink opens in a new window
• Electrical Safety in the private rental sectorLink opens in a new window
• Gas Safety for landlordsLink opens in a new window
• Housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS)Link opens in a new window
• Coventry City Council HMO licensingLink opens in a new window
• Warwick District Council Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)Link opens in a new window
• Search for property information from HM Land RegistryLink opens in a new window

We would encourage you to be a member of a landlord accreditation scheme. The benefits would be for tenants to see that you are accredited and are aware of your duties and responsibilities as a landlord. As a member you will be able to use the scheme logo when advertising.

• Coventry Landlord Accreditation SchemeLink opens in a new window