Landlord licensing in Redcar and Cleveland 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.

Additional licensing

Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years. Check the current position for the exact property address.

Selective licensing

Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the council's current designations before you advertise a property.

Towns covered

Redcar and Cleveland

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Redcar and Cleveland 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. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Always check the council's current designations and ensure you are registered on the national landlord database established by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Keep a comprehensive evidence pack for every Redcar and Cleveland Council tenancy, including a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and deposit protection with prescribed information.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website