Landlord guide: Broxtowe Council
What landlords and letting agents need to know about property licensing, safety certificates and compliance in Broxtowe Council.
Overview
If you let a property in the Broxtowe Council area, the first job 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. Broxtowe Council has also implemented additional licensing for smaller HMOs and selective licensing for all privately rented properties in designated areas. Check the council's current designations and scheme details before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commence 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies, ends section 21 no-fault evictions and introduces a national landlord database and ombudsman. Whatever the licensing position, landlords must keep an evidence pack for every tenancy: 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, and the required prescribed documents served before the tenancy starts.
Licensing in Broxtowe Council
Mandatory 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: Broxtowe Council has an Additional Licensing scheme for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that are not subject to mandatory licensing. This scheme applies to certain types of HMOs within specific areas of the borough. Landlords must check the council's website for current designations.. Selective licensing: Broxtowe Council currently operates Selective Licensing schemes in designated areas. If a property is located within one of these areas, a licence is required for all privately rented properties, including single-family lets. Landlords should confirm if their property falls within a designated area on the council's website..
Fees and applications
Fees change each year — check the council website for the current schedule. Apply or check a designation at https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/housing/private-sector-housing/licensing-of-houses-in-multiple-occupation/.
Safety and compliance
Keep an annual gas safety record where there is gas, a valid EICR every five years, a current EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and evidence that you served the required statutory documents at the start of the tenancy.
Renters' Rights Act 2025
Assured shorthold tenancies are replaced by periodic assured tenancies, section 21 is abolished and the possession grounds change. Landlords in Broxtowe Council should review notices, rent increase procedure and record keeping ahead of the main provisions commencing in 2026.
Councils covered
Local rules change frequently. Always confirm licensing designations and fees with the council for the exact address before letting. This guide is general information, not legal advice.