New Additional HMO Licensing Scheme approved 2023
Published: 6 June 2023
On the 30 May 2023, Redbridge Council approved a new borough wide Additional HMO Licencing scheme. The scheme has extended licensing to all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). View the designation map
This means that any property which is rented to three or more occupiers forming two or more households that share (or lack) a toilet, personal washing facilities or cooking facilities needs to have an HMO Licence.
The requirement to licence will come into force on Monday 18 September 2023 and will cease to have effect on 17 September 2028 or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under section 60 of the Act.
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The introduction of this new HMO licensing scheme comes after a full consultation. Overall, it was found that there are significant issues such as poor housing conditions, ineffective management, crime, and anti-social behaviour persisting within HMOs in the borough.
Additional HMO licences granted by the council remain in force until the expiry date printed on the licence. It is important you continue to comply with all the licence conditions.
If your property is occupied by five or more people living together as two or more separate households a Mandatory HMO licence is required NOW. Failing to licence is a criminal offence and may prevent you evicting tenants. For more information and to apply for a Mandatory HMO Licence .
If you have any queries about whether licensing applies to your property, please email Prslicensing@redbridge.gov.uk
