Landlord licensing in Rushcliffe 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 and are ward or street-specific. 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

Rushcliffe

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Rushcliffe Council area, the first step is to confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. 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. Check current designations before advertising. Whatever the licensing position, landlords must keep the same evidence pack for every Rushcliffe Council tenancy. This includes a current gas safety record where there is gas, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC with a minimum C rating, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and the required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts. Be aware of changes to possession grounds under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website