Landlord licensing in Erewash Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Erewash Council does not currently operate any additional HMO licensing schemes.

Additional licensing

Erewash Council does not currently operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs.

Selective licensing

Erewash Council does not currently operate any selective licensing schemes.

Typical fees

Erewash Council states that the fee for a mandatory HMO licence is £500, with a discount of £100 for applications submitted within 28 days of purchase. There is no fee for renewal applications.

Towns covered

Erewash

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Erewash Council area, the first job 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 a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and can be ward- or street-specific, so confirm the position for the exact address. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check current designations before you advertise. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaces 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, ensure you have a current gas safety record where there is gas, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and the required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website