Leeds City Council launched a selective licensing scheme covering parts of Headingley, Hyde Park, Woodhouse and other inner-city wards from February 2025. All privately rented properties in designated areas require a licence before letting.
Leeds City Council launched its selective licensing scheme from February 2025, targeting inner-city wards with high concentrations of privately rented housing.
All newly let properties in designated areas require a licence before the tenancy commences. The application requires a fit and proper person declaration, current safety certificates, and payment of the applicable fee.
Operating without a licence carries penalties of up to 30,000 and may result in a Rent Repayment Order.
Action required
Check whether your Leeds properties are in a designated licensing area. Apply for a licence before letting any affected property.
Effective
1 February 2025
Who this affects
All private landlords in designated Leeds inner-city wards
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