Landlord licensing in Caerphilly Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses, typically those with five or more occupiers forming two or more households. Additionally, all landlords and agents must register with Rent Smart Wales, and self-managing landlords must hold a Rent Smart Wales licence.

Additional licensing

Caerphilly Council does not currently operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs. All landlords and agents must still register with Rent Smart Wales, and self-managing landlords must hold a Rent Smart Wales licence.

Selective licensing

Caerphilly Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme in any designated areas. All landlords and agents must still register with Rent Smart Wales, and self-managing landlords must hold a Rent Smart Wales licence.

Towns covered

Caerphilly

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Caerphilly Council area, your first step is to confirm the specific licensing requirements for that address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses. All landlords and agents must also register with Rent Smart Wales, and if self-managing, obtain a licence from them. Additional licensing can extend to smaller HMOs in designated areas. Selective licensing may also apply in designated areas. Boundaries, designations, and fees in Wales can change, so always check the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy. Welsh tenancies are governed by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, requiring occupation contracts, written statements within 14 days, and duties for fitness for human habitation. For every tenancy, maintain an evidence pack including: a current gas safety record (if applicable), an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection with prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.