Additional HMO licensing scheme 2026

As part of Croydon’s Additional HMO Licensing Scheme, landlords must comply with a set of licence conditions. These are designed to make sure rental properties are safe, well-managed, and maintained to a high standard.

These conditions form part of the legal agreement between the licence holder and the council when a licence is issued. This applies to all properties licensed under the Additional HMO Licensing Scheme.

Landlords must ensure their property complies with the conditions at all times throughout the life of the licence. Conditions apply from the date a licence is granted.

Conditions to maintain

As a landlord you must:

• provide a valid gas safety certificate, if applicable
• provide an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years
• have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed and maintained in working order, in line with current legislation
• ensure the property is kept in good repair and free from serious hazards
• take reasonable steps to obtain references for new tenants
• have waste management arrangements in place and ensure tenants understand how to dispose of waste responsibly and comply with local waste collection
• take reasonable steps to address any anti-social behaviour linked to the property

View all the licence conditions for an Additional HMO Licence (PDF, 292KB)