Landlord licensing in Hinckley and Bosworth Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people, forming two or more separate households, who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.

Additional licensing

Additional licensing can apply to smaller HMOs not covered by mandatory licensing. Designations run for up to five years and can be ward- or street-specific. Always confirm the position for the exact address.

Selective licensing

Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations before advertising a property.

Towns covered

Hinckley and Bosworth

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Hinckley and Bosworth Council area, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger HMOs. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs, and selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. Designations, fees and boundaries in the East Midlands change regularly, so check the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy. Whatever the licensing position, landlords must keep an evidence pack for every Hinckley and Bosworth Council tenancy including a current gas safety record where applicable, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC where required, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all other required prescribed documents and information served before or at the start of the tenancy, including the new 'How to Rent' guide and a written tenancy agreement as mandated by the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website