Selective Licensing Scheme 2026

As part of Croydon’s Selective Licensing Scheme, landlords must comply with a set of licence conditions designed to ensure 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. They will apply to all properties licensed under the Selective Licensing Scheme when it goes live on 25 September 2026.

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
• have property maintenance, that the property is kept in good repair and free from serious hazards
• take reasonable steps to obtain references for new tenants
• have waste management, tenants must understand how to dispose of waste responsibly and comply with local waste collection arrangements
• take reasonable steps to address any anti-social behaviour linked to the property

View all the Selective Licence conditions.