Apply for a property licence
You must have a licence for every home you rent out privately in Newham. If you don't, you could face a financial penalty notice of up to £30,000 or an unlimited fine from the court.
Before you apply
Check which type of licence you should apply for.. There are several types of property licence: mandatory, selective and additional.
You must also make sure you know which type of application you should make.
There are four types of application: new, renewal, variation and revocation.
If your property does not have a licence and you are taking steps which mean it will not need a licence, you can apply for a temporary exemption.
When you apply
You will need to have various information relating to the property to hand before completing the application form including the following:
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Section 1 |
Property details |
Current property use and occupation numbers |
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Section 2 |
Property interested party information |
Details of all interested parties such as managing agents, mortgage companies, leaseholders, proposed licence holders and any other relevant parties |
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Section 3 |
Property management & Fit and proper declaration |
Details of property management arrangements including details of any unspent convictions |
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Section 4 |
Health & safety |
Details of fire safety installations and health and safety arrangements |
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Section 5 |
Property Information: |
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a) Property dimensions |
Sizes and locations of all rooms within the property including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms and dining rooms in square metres |
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b) Bathroom facilities |
Location and number of sinks, toilets and baths/showers |
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c) Kitchen facilities |
Location and number of hobs, ovens, fridge/freezers and sinks |
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d) Fire alarms |
Location of fire alarms |
For guidance how to complete the Property Licence application form please view the step by step guide (PDF)
For further details on what happens once you have made a successful application please visit our ‘What happens next’ section.