Before looking to rent out your property it is important to find out if the property is in an area that requires property licensing, if so a license will need to be obtained before the property can be occupied, the following text provides information in relation to this topic.
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The Housing Act 2004 allows local authorities to apply for Selective Licensing of privately rented properties in areas which are experiencing low housing demand and/or suffering from anti-social behaviour.
The Housing act 2004 introduced licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Under the law, there are different types of HMO licensing as outlined below.
From 1 October 2018, any Landlord who lets a property to five or more people from two or more separate households must be licensed by their local authority.
This is when a local authority can impose a licence on other categories of HMOs in its area which are not subject to mandatory licensing. It is important to speak to your agent prior to renting out your property to obtain the best local advice in relation to the licensing schemes for the area your property is located.
