Landlord licensing in North Tyneside Council
North East · 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
- North Tyneside Council operates additional licensing for smaller HMOs in specific areas. These designations run for up to five years and are ward or street-specific. Landlords should check the council's website for an up-to-date map and guidance on whether their property is affected.
- Selective licensing
- North Tyneside Council operates selective licensing in designated areas. This scheme requires all private rented homes, including single-family lets, to be licensed. Landlords must check current designations and boundaries on the council's website to confirm if their property needs a licence.
- Typical fees
- Licence fees vary depending on the type of licence and are usually payable in instalments. Current fees and payment structures are published on North Tyneside Council's website.
- Towns covered
- North Tyneside
What this means for you
If you let a property in the North Tyneside Council area, 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 a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs, while selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area. Check current designations, fees, and boundaries on the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy. 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. All landlords must register on the National Landlord Register, as mandated by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Keep essential documents for every North Tyneside 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 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 North Tyneside Council before letting. Last reviewed 1 October 2026.