Landlord licensing in Broxtowe Council
East Midlands · England
Licensing at a glance
- HMO licensing
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
- Additional licensing
- Broxtowe Council has an Additional Licensing scheme for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that are not subject to mandatory licensing. This scheme applies to certain types of HMOs within specific areas of the borough. Landlords must check the council's website for current designations.
- Selective licensing
- Broxtowe Council currently operates Selective Licensing schemes in designated areas. If a property is located within one of these areas, a licence is required for all privately rented properties, including single-family lets. Landlords should confirm if their property falls within a designated area on the council's website.
- Towns covered
- Broxtowe
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Broxtowe Council area, the first job is to confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Broxtowe Council has also implemented additional licensing for smaller HMOs and selective licensing for all privately rented properties in designated areas. Check the council's current designations and scheme details before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commence 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ends section 21 no-fault evictions and introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Whatever the licensing position, landlords must keep an evidence pack for every tenancy: a current gas safety record where there is gas, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and the required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.
Official links
Licensing designations, fees and boundaries change regularly. This page is a general summary, not legal advice — always confirm the position for the exact address with Broxtowe Council before letting. Last reviewed 2 August 2026.