Landlord licensing in London Borough of Brent

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 facilities like a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet.

Additional licensing

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

Selective licensing

Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. This includes single-family lets and can apply across entire wards. Check current designations on the council website before you advertise.

Towns covered

Brent

What this means for you

If you let a property in the London Borough of Brent, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, with designations running for up to five years. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check current designations before advertising, as Brent's schemes are regularly reviewed. The Renters' Rights Act 2025, with main provisions commencing in 2026, replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Keep a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and prescribed documents for every tenancy.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website