Where it comes from
On Edit property you record whether the property needs a mandatory HMO, additional or selective licence, the council, the reference and the dates. The Property Licence record on the Compliance tab shows the same details and changes whenever they do, so the two can never disagree.
How it counts
- No licence recorded as required: not applicable, and not counted
- A licence recorded with an expiry date in the future: valid, or due for renewal in its last 30 days
- Past its expiry date: expired
- A licence recorded as required with no expiry date: missing, until the date is added
Why you cannot edit it on the Compliance tab
The dates belong to the property, so the record has no dates of its own to change and nothing to mark not applicable. Change the licence on Edit property, or use the licensing checker on the Compliance tab to see which schemes may apply.
Reminders
Reminders go 90, 30 and 7 days before the licence expires, and once if it lapses. The weekly digest lists a licence that has expired or ends within 30 days. Letting a property that needs a licence without one is a criminal offence, and the council can impose a civil penalty of up to £40,000.
