Landlord licensing in Charnwood Council

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

Charnwood Council may introduce additional licensing schemes for smaller HMOs. These designations typically run for up to five years and are specific to certain wards or streets.

Selective licensing

Charnwood Council may implement selective licensing schemes, requiring a licence for all private rented homes, including single-family lets, within a designated area. Always check current designations for the specific property address.

Towns covered

Charnwood

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Charnwood Council area, confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, with designations running for up to five years and being ward- or street-specific. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the council's current designations and specific requirements before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commence 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Landlords must provide a current gas safety record where applicable, 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 prescribed documents before the tenancy starts.