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Search the Public Notice PortalA new selective licensing scheme for private landlords in Brighton and Hove will take effect from October.
The scheme, which covers Central Hove and Regency wards, focuses on improving conditions in private rented properties.
Set to run for five years, it requires landlords to obtain a licence to let homes within the designated area.
To read the full public notice, go to: https://publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/statutory/6a5f76d0f3d9a91840eb4675.
Selective licensing will apply to properties that are not already covered by existing house in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing schemes.
This means it will include single-family homes and certain flats that are privately rented.
The aim is to ensure landlords meet specific standards relating to property management and tenant safety.
Councils have the power to introduce selective licensing schemes under the Housing Act 2004.
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The move follows a general approval issued earlier this year by the Secretary of State under the Housing Act, which allows local authorities to introduce such schemes without needing central government confirmation, provided they meet specific criteria.
Landlords, property managers, and tenants affected by the new scheme are encouraged to contact Brighton & Hove City Council for advice on whether their property falls within the scope of the designation.
Licence applications will be available to submit from October 20.
The council has told those operating in the area that failure to obtain a licence—when required—constitutes a criminal offence.
Penalties can include an unlimited fine, a financial penalty, loss of the right to manage the property, or a rent repayment order.
Landlords of properties that require a licence but remain unlicensed will also be unable to serve eviction notices under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
Appointments must be made in advance with the council’s Private Sector Housing Team.
Further information, including full details of the designation and the new licensing scheme, can be found on the council’s website.
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