Landlord licensing in Melton Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties occupied by five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Such properties must be licensed by the council.

Additional licensing

Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and are ward- or street-specific, so 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 you advertise.

Towns covered

Melton

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Melton Council area, the first job is to confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties meeting specific criteria. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the current designations before you advertise, as designations, fees and boundaries change regularly. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commenced 2026) has replaced fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ended section 21 no-fault evictions and introduced a national landlord register and ombudsman. Ensure you register on the national landlord database and keep the same evidence pack for every Melton Council tenancy: 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 the required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website