Information for tenants

It is the responsibility of the proposed licence holder who has control of the property (usually the owner, manager or letting agent who receives the rent for the property) to apply to us for a selective licence.

Criteria for a licence

We will only issue a licence once we are satisfied that the points listed below have been met. In the event that any of these issues not being satisfactory, we may decide to impose extra conditions on the licence or refuse the licence completely.

• The proposed licence holder and proposed manager/agent (if applicable) is a 'fit and proper person'
• The proposed licence holder is the most appropriate person to hold the licence
• The proposed management arrangements are satisfactory
• Persons involved in the management of the property are competent.

Fire risk assessment

Your landlord will have submitted a Fire Risk Assessment for your property as part of their application for a licence. The law allows you to see a copy of the assessment on request. If you have concerns and wish to see the document please contact your landlord.

Should your landlord not provide you with a copy within a reasonable time please email us at [email protected] - we will advise your landlord of their legal duty.

Areas covered by the scheme

You can establish whether the property you live in falls within the selective licensing area by using the interactive map. If your accommodation is privately rented and falls within the designated area, your landlord or letting agent will be required to apply for a licence.

Landlord register

The landlord register is temporarily unavailable.  If you have any queries regarding whether a property is licensed, please email us at [email protected] to request the information. The register will be posted online as soon as possible.

Tenants can check whether their landlord is registered by looking at the document below (updated weekly).