Landlord licensing in Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to shared houses occupied by five or more persons forming two or more separate households, regardless of the number of storeys. Every landlord and agent must also register and be licensed to self-manage with Rent Smart Wales.

Additional licensing

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council does not currently operate an additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs. However, landlords and agents must still comply with Rent Smart Wales registration and licensing duties.

Selective licensing

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council does not currently operate any selective licensing schemes. Landlords and agents must still comply with Rent Smart Wales registration and licensing duties.

Typical fees

Mandatory HMO licensing fees are published on the council's website. Rent Smart Wales fees are separate and published on the Rent Smart Wales website.

Towns covered

Rhondda Cynon Taf

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council area, the first job is to confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to larger shared houses, and every landlord and agent must also register with and be licensed by Rent Smart Wales. Additional licensing can extend licensing to smaller HMOs in designated areas, on top of Rent Smart Wales duties. Selective licensing may apply in designated areas in addition to Rent Smart Wales licensing. Designations, fees, and boundaries in Wales can change, so check the council's own licensing pages before each new tenancy rather than relying on what applied last time. Welsh lets are governed by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Occupation contracts require written statements within 14 days, and landlords have duties for fitness for human habitation, including electrical safety and alarms. Whatever the licensing position, keep a current gas safety record where there is gas, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and prescribed information.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website