Landlord licensing in Epsom and Ewell Council
South East · 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
- Epsom and Ewell Council has no additional licensing schemes in operation for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation as of August 2026.
- Selective licensing
- Epsom and Ewell Council has no selective licensing schemes in operation for single-family lets or other private rented homes as of August 2026.
- Towns covered
- Epsom and Ewell
What this means for you
If you let a property in the Epsom and Ewell Council area, the first step 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 facilities. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaced fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ended section 21 'no-fault' evictions and introduced a national landlord database and ombudsman. Whatever the licensing position, landlords and agents must provide tenants with a current gas safety record (where there is gas), an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) no more than five years old, a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all other required prescribed documents 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 Epsom and Ewell Council before letting. Last reviewed 2 August 2026.