Landlord guide: Charnwood Council
What landlords and letting agents need to know about property licensing, safety certificates and compliance in Charnwood Council.
Overview
If you let a property in the Charnwood Council area, confirm which licensing regime applies to the exact address. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties let to five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Additional licensing can extend this to smaller HMOs, with designations running for up to five years and being ward- or street-specific. Selective licensing can require a licence for every private rented home in a designated area, including single-family lets. Check the council's current designations and specific requirements before advertising. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (main provisions commence 2026) replaces fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies with periodic assured tenancies and ends section 21 no-fault evictions. Landlords must provide a current gas safety record where applicable, an EICR no more than five years old, a valid EPC, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and prescribed information, and all required prescribed documents before the tenancy starts.
Licensing in Charnwood 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: Charnwood Council may introduce additional licensing schemes for smaller HMOs. These designations typically run for up to five years and are specific to certain wards or streets.. Selective licensing: Charnwood Council may implement selective licensing schemes, requiring a licence for all private rented homes, including single-family lets, within a designated area. Always check current designations for the specific property address..
Fees and applications
Fees change each year — check the council website for the current schedule.
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 Charnwood 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.