Landlord licensing in Tendring Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet. Tendring Council currently has no additional HMO licensing schemes in operation beyond the mandatory scheme.

Additional licensing

Tendring Council does not currently operate any additional licensing schemes for smaller HMOs. Landlords should check for updates regularly as schemes can be introduced or varied.

Selective licensing

Tendring Council operates a selective licensing scheme for privately rented properties in designated areas across the district. This scheme requires all private rented homes, including single-family lets, to be licensed. Always check current designations before advertising or letting a property.

Towns covered

Tendring

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Tendring Council area, first confirm which licensing regime the exact address falls under. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing may extend this to smaller HMOs. Selective licensing may require a licence for every private rented home in designated areas, including single-family lets. Designations run for up to five years and are ward- or street-specific. The Renters' Rights Act 2025, with main provisions commencing 2026, replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Regardless of licensing, ensure you have 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 all prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website