Landlord licensing in Wealden Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with five or more occupiers forming two or more households who share a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet.

Additional licensing

Additional licensing can extend licensing requirements to smaller HMOs. Designations run for up to five years and can be ward- or street-specific, so 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 current designations before you advertise.

Towns covered

Wealden

What this means for you

If you let a property in the Wealden Council area, first confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with five or more occupiers in two or more households sharing facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, with designations running for up to five years and potentially being ward- or street-specific. Selective licensing can require a licence for all private rented homes in designated areas, including single-family lets. Check current designations before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commencing 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Ensure you keep a current gas safety record, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection with prescribed information, and all required documents served before tenancy starts.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website