Landlords and managing agents

Letting schemes, the London Landlords Accreditation Scheme, HMOs, property licensing schemes, empty properties and the housing health and safety rating system.

Property licensing schemes

Find out about licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), selective licensing and additional HMO licensing schemes.

Renters' Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act will change the rules for private renting from 1 May 2026. The changes will apply to both new and existing tenancies.

Call before you serve

The 'Call before you serve' service was created in response to the high number of evictions in the private rented sector and the need for early support to resolve tenancy problems before they escalate.

Housing health and safety rating system

The housing health and safety rating system is a risk assessment tool used to assess potential risks to the health and safety of occupants in residential properties.