Landlord licensing in Conwy Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses with five or more tenants forming two or more households. Every landlord and agent must also register with Rent Smart Wales, and if self-managing, obtain a Rent Smart Wales landlord license.

Additional licensing

Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs, typically those with three or four tenants, in designated areas, on top of Rent Smart Wales duties.

Selective licensing

Selective licensing may apply to all privately rented properties in designated areas, in addition to Rent Smart Wales licensing.

Towns covered

Conwy

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Conwy Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies. Mandatory HMO licensing affects larger shared houses, and all landlords and agents must register with Rent Smart Wales. Additional licensing may extend to smaller HMOs in designated areas, and selective licensing may also apply in specific zones, all in addition to Rent Smart Wales duties. Designations, fees, and boundaries in Wales can change, so always check the council's licensing pages for the latest information. Welsh lets are governed by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. This requires occupation contracts, written statements within 14 days, and a duty for fitness for human habitation. Essential safety checks include a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and deposit protection with prescribed information. All required documents must be served before the occupation date.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website