What Is A Newham Property Licence?

What is a selective property Licence?

Selective licensing gives local authorities the power to introduce licensing for all privately rented properties in a given area.

Does my property need a Licence?

Some privately rented homes in London need a property licence. If your rented home needs a licence, your landlord is responsible for obtaining it. Holding the correct property licence is a legal requirement and demonstrates that the property is suitable for occupation and managed to an acceptable standard.

What is a housing Licence?

A licence is personal permission for someone to occupy accommodation. Without the licence the occupier would be a trespasser.

What is an additional HMO Licence?

An additional HMO is any HMO that does not require a mandatory HMO licence. This includes properties occupied by 3 or 4 people living together as 2 or more separate households and which meets the standard, self-contained flat or converted building HMO test in Section 254 of the Housing Act 2004.

How much is a selective Licence?

Applications for a selective licence may be made by submitting a paper licence. However, there is a £100 processing fee for this service.

Do I need a selective license?

Do I need a selective licence for my property? If your Buy-to-Let or rental property is within a Selective Licensing Scheme area then 99.9% YES. Whether it is a flat, house or bungalow, every single rental property in that area must have a Selective Licence with a very few exceptions.

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Do all landlords need a Licence?

In areas subject to selective licensing, all private landlords must obtain a licence, it is the landlord’s legal obligation. Failing to do so could result in heavy-handed penalties.

How do I turn my home into a HMO?

If your property is let to five or more tenants from more than one household, some or all of the tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities and at least one tenant pays rent, then your property will be considered as a large HMO and will need a licence.

What is the difference between a licensee and a tenant?

Licensees. A licensee is someone who has a license to occupy a room or home. They aren’t protected by the laws that protect tenants, but they may have a contract which gives them extra rights.

How long can a Licence to occupy last?

A licence to occupy is a personal agreement between the licensor and the occupier (the licensee), whereby the licensor permits the licensee non-exclusive occupation of the premises for a short period of time, typically six or 12 months.

Can anyone buy a house in Jersey?

Registered individuals cannot purchase property in Jersey, they do not have access to the full rental market and are restricted to rental properties within the Registered housing category only.

What is an additional Licence?

Additional licensing applies to certain Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that fall outside the scope of the mandatory HMO licensing scheme. The HMO definition also covers certain buildings that have been converted to self-contained flats, so-called ‘Section 257 HMOs’.

What is a section 257 HMO?

a Section 257 HMO, ie a building converted into self-contained flats where the works of conversion do not comply with the Building Regulations 1991 or subsequent regulations in force at the time of conversion (or which has not been retrospectively upgraded to comply) and where less than two thirds of the flats are

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