Private tenants

On 25 September 2026, 2 new property licensing schemes came into force in Croydon: 

• Selective Licensing Scheme for single family properties
• Additional HMO Licensing Scheme for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation

It is now a legal requirement for a landlord to hold a selective or additional HMO licence for any qualifying property in the designated areas, in addition to the current requirement to licence mandatory houses in multiple occupation (HMO).

If you are a landlord, visit property licensing for more information about the new schemes.

Report an unlicensed property

Not all rented properties require a licence, but if you think a property should have a licence and it is not on the public register, please report it to us.

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Please provide the following information:

• your name
• your email address
• if you want your report to be anonymous
• address of the property
• your relationship to the property (such as neighbour or tenant)
• name of owner/landlord (if known)
• any further information about the property