Selective Licensing

Selective licensing is a scheme under Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 whereby a local council designates an area in which all privately rented properties must be licensed. It can be introduced to tackle problems such as low housing demand, significant anti-social behaviour, high levels of migration, or high levels of deprivation. Landlords who let without a licence can be fined up to £30,000 per offence and may be required to repay rent under a Rent Repayment Order.