Landlords have been told they can submit applications to the latest council licensing scheme from June 12.
Mansfield council ran a consultation last year asking for feedback on its selective licensing proposals that covered numerous areas in the district. The scheme will now make it mandatory for landlords to have licences for each of their private rented properties, and it will require landlords to meet a minimum standard of accommodation for residents.
The areas covered under the consultation are areas within Central ward and Bancroft, West Bank and Wainwright wards, Market Warsop ward, Eakring and Rock Hill wards. This affects an estimated 1,200 properties in total.
A council spokesperson says: “This next phase of the selective licensing scheme is a vital step in the council’s mission to improve the quality and safety of housing for residents across Mansfield.
“By working collaboratively with responsible landlords, we aim to ensure that every tenant has access to a well-managed home that meets decent living standards. This scheme gives us the tools to support good practice and take firm action where housing conditions fall short.”
From September 13 this year the scheme will become enforceable, meaning a license will be a legal requirement for privately rented homes within the designated zones.
The council is hosting a series of drop-in sessions where officers and partners will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with the application process.
From June 12, there will be a three-month window for landlord applications to be received. From September 13, the selective licensing scheme will be enforceable, and it will remain in effect until September 10 2030.
The full cost of a licence is £800 and is split into two parts. An application fee of £500 and an issuing fee of £300. If landlords apply before 12 September 2025, they will receive a £50 discount. If they are also a member of a recognised accreditation scheme, a further £100 discount will be applied, reducing the licence fee to £650.
This article is taken from Landlord Today