Landlord licensing in London Borough of Haringey
London · 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
- Additional licensing is currently in force for smaller HMOs across specific wards and streets in Haringey. This scheme requires a licence for HMOs occupied by three or four tenants forming two or more households. Check the council's website for current designations and precise boundaries.
- Selective licensing
- Selective licensing schemes are in operation in various wards across Haringey, requiring all private rented properties, including single-family lets, to be licensed in designated areas. Landlords must check the specific addresses on the council's website to confirm if a licence is required.
- Typical fees
- Mandatory HMO, Additional, and Selective Licensing fees apply. The fee is payable in two parts: a Part A fee at application and a Part B fee upon licence grant. Discounts may be available for accredited landlords or for online applications. Current fees are detailed on the council's website.
- Towns covered
- Haringey
What this means for you
If you let a property in the London Borough of Haringey, first confirm which licensing regime applies. Mandatory HMO licensing covers properties let to five or more people forming two or more households. Additional licensing can extend to smaller HMOs, and selective licensing can apply to all private rented homes in a designated area. Designations run for up to five years and are often ward- or street-specific. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commence 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 evictions. Regardless of licensing, ensure you have 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 information, and all required prescribed documents served 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 London Borough of Haringey before letting. Last reviewed 2 August 2026.