Landlord licensing in London Borough of Redbridge

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 applies borough-wide to all HMOs not covered by mandatory licensing. This includes properties let to three or four people forming two or more households.

Selective licensing

Selective licensing applies borough-wide to all other private rented properties in the borough, including single-family lets, where it is not already covered by mandatory or additional licensing.

Typical fees

Licence fees typically range from £700 to £1200, payable in instalments. Reductions may be available for accredited landlords. Always confirm the exact fee on the council's website.

Towns covered

Redbridge

What this means for you

If you let a property in the London Borough of Redbridge, first 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 applies borough-wide to all HMOs not covered by mandatory licensing. Selective licensing applies borough-wide to all other private rented properties. Designations and fees can change, so always check the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) replaced fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ended Section 21 no-fault evictions. Always provide a current gas safety record where gas is present, 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 pages
• Council website