Southwark Council operates selective licensing in designated wards, requiring all privately rented properties in those areas to hold a valid licence regardless of whether they are HMOs. Additional licensing also applies to smaller HMOs borough-wide.
Southwark's selective licensing scheme targets wards with higher concentrations of anti-social behaviour and poor housing conditions.
The scheme operates alongside borough-wide additional HMO licensing for properties with three or more tenants from two or more households.
Action required
Check whether your Southwark property falls within a designated selective licensing ward using the council's website. Apply for the appropriate licence if required.
Effective
Ongoing
Who this affects
Private landlords in designated wards of the London Borough of Southwark
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