Apply for a property licence – Rented property licensing – Newham Council
Rented property licensing
Apply for a property licence
Types of licensing application
New application
You should make a new application if:
You wish to apply for a Selective Licence under the new licensing designation scheme which commences on 1 June 2023 (you cannot renew your previous Selective licence as these have expired, you must make a new application)
You wish to apply for an Additional or Mandatory House in Multiple Occupation Property Licence
This is the first time you have applied for a property licence in Newham
You want to change the licence holder
You have been refused a licence
Your licence has been taken away from you
Apply for a Selective Licence
Apply for an Additional Licence
Apply for a mandatory (HMO) licence
Variation
You (the licence holder) should make this type of application if you have a valid Property licence and:
We have made a change
You have made a change
There is a change of address or details of any interested party such as the manager, owner, mortgagor, freeholder, leaseholder
There is a change of manager (unless they are also the licence holder)
There is a change to the maximum number of people living in a property and/or number of households.
You currently cannot make a variation or revocation online. To tell us about a change by emailing
propertylicensing@newham.gov.uk
. Make sure you include the full address of the property.
Renewals
A Renewal Licence Application can only be made:
When the original Property Licence application was made after the 15th May 2023
The Property licence is currently ‘Issued’,
The original applicant is the current licence holder
The original applicant has access to the My Newham account that made the original application
The applicant holds the current issued licence reference number.
If you do not meet, the renewal criteria set out above you will need to make a new application here:
Property Licence Application
for your property once the current Property Licence expires.
Apply for a Renewal Property Licence Application
Renewal Type
There are two renewal types "Simple Renewal with changes or Full Renewal”.
To use the original details entered of your previous application, as you do not need to change your licence type, Licence Holder or property details select "Simple Renewal with changes".
You can edit questions relating to your Property Management, Health and Safety and some property information that does not change the use of the property in any way.
You will need to have various information relating to relevant certificates for the property; you cannot proceed with your application unless you have provided the required information and documentation:
Photos or scans of documents are acceptable, providing the relevant information is clear.
Gas Safety Certificate
is required every year for all Gas appliances.
An
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
is required every 5 years.
An
Energy Performance Certificate
is required.
Landlord Accreditation provides training and support to landlords.  It also ensures that tenancy standards are maintained.  You are required to supply a Landlord Accreditation Certificate and number if you are a member.  Course to be a minimum of 5 hours.
Please note you will not be able to change the Applicant or Proposed Licence Holder details using this renewal type. If these have changed at all, please select ‘Full Renewal here:
Full Renewal
If the Licence type has changed (e.g. HMO to Selective) or you wish to fill in a new blank application for a property with an existing Licence please select "Full Renewal" here:
Full Renewal
Should the property no be longer licensable or in your control. Please contact us by emailing:
propertylicensing@newham.gov.uk
Revocation
You (the licence holder) should make this type of application when:
There is a new proposed licence
The property has been sold
The property no longer needs to be licensed.
You currently cannot make a variation or revocation online. To tell us about a change by emailing
propertylicensing@newham.gov.uk
. Make sure you include the full address of the property.
You must have a licence for every home you rent out privately in Newham. If you do not, 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.
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
Temporary licence exemption – Rented property licensing – Newham Council
Who can apply
Anyone can apply for a property licence; however, they must be the most appropriate person to do so. Normally this will be the owner or a manager employed by the owner. The proposed licence holder needs to be the most appropriate person, namely the landlord, person in receipt of rent or in control of the property. If it is a limited company, please give the full company name and address of a UK registered office and listed director who will be the proposed licence holder.
At the very least, the council expects the licence holder to have the power to:
let and terminate the tenancies;
access all parts of the premises to the same extent as the owner.
You must apply for one licence per property. You cannot transfer a licence to another person.
Please visit our FAQs page for common questions and answers relating to Licence Holders queries.
When you apply - Documents required before making your application
You will need to have various information relating to the property to hand before completing your application including uploading copies of the relevant certificates; you cannot proceed with your application unless you have provided the required information and documentation:
Photos or scans of documents are acceptable, providing the relevant information is clear.
Gas Safety Certificate
is required every year for all Gas appliances.
An
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
is required every 5 years.
An
Energy Performance Certificate
is required.
Landlord Accreditation provides training and support to landlords.  It also ensures that tenancy standards are maintained.  You are required to supply a Landlord Accreditation Certificate and number if you are a member.  Course to be a minimum of 5 hours.
Section 1
Property details
Current property use and occupation numbers
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
Section 3
Property management & Fit and proper declaration
Details of property management arrangements, landlord accreditation confirmation is required if applicable along with details of any unspent convictions
Section 4
Health & safety
Details of:
Fire safety installations
Health and safety arrangements
Gas Safety
Electrical Installation
Energy Performance Rating
Section 5
Property Information:
a) Property dimensions
Sizes and locations of all rooms within the property including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms and dining rooms in square metres
b) Bathroom facilities
Location and number of sinks, toilets and baths/showers
c) Kitchen facilities
Location and number of hobs, ovens, fridge/freezers and sinks
d) Fire alarms
Location of fire alarms
For further details on what happens once you have made a successful application please visit our
What happens next – Rented property licensing – Newham Council
section.
For further information on the types of Property licence, please visit
Selective Licensing – Rented property licensing – Newham Council
or
Additional and Mandatory HMO Licensing – Rented property licensing – Newham Council
Further information for landlords
National Residential Landlords Association
Tenancy deposit protection
Landlord Zone
Useful links related to rented property licensing
Apply for a Renewal Property Licence Application
Managing your rented property
Maintaining good standards in your rented property
Apply for a property license
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
Newham Accommodation List
Property licensing consultation
Performance Summary
Support and Information for Landlords
Private Rented Property Licensing Guide for Landlords and Managing Agents (PDF)
E-Bike Battery Fire Safety Project Report (PDF)
Property Licensing Group
London Borough of Newham
Newham Dockside
1000 Dockside Road
London
E16 2QU
Email:
propertylicensing@newham.gov.uk