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Private rented property licensing

Property licensing

Find out about mandatory, additional and selective licences and if you need one. What happens if you do not have one when you should.

Licensing exemptions

Find out if your property is exempt from licensing.

Licence holder

Find out who can be a licence holder and what their responsibilities are.

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Find out what conditions apply to your private rented property licence.

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You can apply for or renew a private rented property licence on our property portal.

Unlicensed properties

Report an unlicensed property. Find out if and how you can claim back rent if you live in an unlicensed property.

Page last updated: 15 October 2024

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