Calling all landlords with properties in Ilford Town and Valentines.
Published: 25 October 2023
Our new selective property licensing scheme for rented properties in Ilford Town and Valentines (known as scheme 3) will be live and open for applications on Wednesday 1 November 2023. Selective licensing applies to most rented properties occupied by single households.
To find out if you require a licence please use our interactive map to check if you are required to obtain a licence under the new scheme. If you already have a selective licence for a property in these wards and it is still in date, it remains valid until the expiry date printed on the licence.
You can apply for a selective property licence by using our Online Property Licence Application System. from the 1 November 2023. You can also submit applications for a Mandatory HMO or Additional HMO property licence now.
Remember, it’s important to get a property licence, for those with an existing licence, it is important you continue to comply with all the licence conditions. Failure to do so, could lead to a financial penalty notice fine of up to £30,000 per offence or prosecution in court, where the fine is unlimited, plus additional sanctions.
For regular updates and more information on property licensing and your responsibilities as a Landlord, please visit our Private Rentals page, which includes our Landlord Zone.
