Landlord licensing in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

HMO licensing across Northern Ireland is administered centrally by Belfast City Council's NIHMO unit. All private landlords must also register on the NI Landlord Registration Scheme.

Additional licensing

There is no separate additional licensing scheme in Northern Ireland. HMO licensing and landlord registration apply.

Selective licensing

There are no selective licensing schemes in Northern Ireland. Landlord registration applies to every private tenancy, and the Private Tenancies Act sets out notice, deposit and safety duties.

Towns covered

Causeway Coast and Glens

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area, the first step is to confirm the exact licensing requirements. All private landlords in Northern Ireland must register on the Landlord Registration Scheme. HMO licensing across Northern Ireland is administered centrally by Belfast City Council's NIHMO unit. There are no separate additional or selective licensing schemes. The Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 governs tenancy notices, deposits, receipts and safety requirements. Landlords should always consult official government and council resources for the most current information. Keep an evidence pack for every tenancy, including a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all required documents served before the tenancy starts.