Landlord licensing in Nuneaton and Bedworth Council

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. Properties over three storeys are no longer a specific requirement for mandatory licensing.

Additional licensing

Nuneaton and Bedworth Council currently has no additional licensing designations in force. However, such designations can be introduced or re-introduced and run for up to five years. They typically apply to smaller HMOs than those covered by mandatory licensing. Landlords should always check the council's latest information.

Selective licensing

Nuneaton and Bedworth Council currently has no selective licensing designations in force. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Designations run for up to five years. Landlords should always check the council's latest information.

Towns covered

Nuneaton and Bedworth

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Nuneaton and Bedworth Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties 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. Check current designations, fees and boundaries on the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy, as these can change. The Renters' Rights Act 2025, with main provisions commencing in 2026, introduced periodic assured tenancies, ended section 21 no-fault evictions, and established a national landlord database and ombudsman. Ensure you have a current gas safety record where applicable, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and all required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website