Landlord licensing in London Borough of Havering

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

Any previous additional licensing schemes for HMOs in Havering expired in October 2026. Landlords should check the council's website for any current or new additional licensing designations.

Selective licensing

Any previous selective licensing schemes for privately rented properties in Havering expired in October 2026. Landlords should check the council's website for any current or new selective licensing designations.

Typical fees

Varies by scheme and property type. Check the council's website for current fees and discounts.

Towns covered

Havering

What this means for you

If you let a property in the London Borough of Havering, confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to any property let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in designated areas, including single-family lets. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Landlords must also ensure 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 are served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website