Landlord Licensing in Nottinghamshire – Everything You Need to Know in 2025

If you’re a landlord in Nottingham or wider Nottinghamshire, keeping up with licensing rules can feel overwhelming. Regulations change regularly, and missing something can lead to fines, enforcement action, or even losing your ability to let the property.

At Bedoya Property Management, we make sure landlords stay compliant — and here’s a simple breakdown of what you need to know for 2025.

Mandatory HMO Licensing

If your property is let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more households and sharing facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilet), it likely needs a mandatory HMO licence.

• Licence lasts 5 years.

• Applications require floor plans, safety certificates, and management details.

• Councils inspect HMOs and require strict fire safety measures (fire doors, alarms, escape routes).

Additional Licensing (Nottingham City)

In Nottingham City, additional licensing schemes often apply to smaller HMOs (3–4 tenants). These schemes are reviewed and renewed by the council — landlords must check whether their area is included.

Selective Licensing

Some parts of Nottinghamshire also operate selective licensing, which can apply even to single lets. It’s designed to improve housing standards in certain areas.

• Applies to all landlords in designated zones.

• Requires application and compliance with management standards.

Key Compliance Documents

To be licence-ready, landlords must provide:

• ✅ EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) – renewed every 5 years.

• ✅ Gas Safety Certificate – renewed annually.

• ✅ EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) – minimum rating E (unless exempt).

• ✅ Fire safety checks – alarms, extinguishers (if required), emergency lighting.

👉 At Bedoya Property Management, we include all these compliance checks free with every management package, saving landlords hundreds of pounds.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failing to license an HMO can lead to:

• Unlimited fines

• Rent Repayment Orders (tenants can claim back up to 12 months’ rent)

• Criminal prosecution in severe cases

Councils in Nottinghamshire are proactive in enforcing licensing rules, so compliance is not optional.

How Bedoya Property Management Helps

• We handle applications, renewals, and council queries.

• We arrange all inspections and keep records updated.

• We manage HMOs so landlords stay compliant without stress.

• Our packages include free EICR, Gas Safe, EPC, and alarm checks/replacements.

Areas We Cover

We manage and support landlords across Nottingham, West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley, Hucknall, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark, and the wider Nottinghamshire region.

Final Word

Licensing doesn’t need to be complicated — with the right management, you can stay compliant, avoid fines, and protect your investment.

📞 Call us today on [your number] or 📧 email alejandro@bedoyaproperty.com to request a free HMO compliance review.