Additional HMO licensing scheme 2026

As part of Croydon’s Additional HMO 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 Additional HMO Licensing Scheme, when it goes live on 1 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 ensure:

• a valid Gas Safety Certificate is provided, if applicable
• an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is provided every 5 years
• smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and maintained in working order, in line with current legislation
• property maintenance, that the property is kept in good repair and free from serious hazards
• reasonable steps are taken to obtain references for new tenants
• waste management, so that tenants understand how to dispose of waste responsibly and comply with local waste collection arrangements
• reasonable steps are taken to address any anti-social behaviour linked to the property

View all the licence conditions for an Additional HMO Licence.