Brighton & Hove landlord compliance 2026
Brighton & Hove's PRS is dominated by student lets, seasonal demand and high-density Victorian stock. HMO licensing is strict and Article 4 directions restrict conversions in many wards.
Students
~35k
Typical 2-bed rent
£1,600
Mandatory HMO
5+ occupants
The national compliance stack
These duties apply in Brighton & Hove exactly as they do nationally. Miss one and enforcement, possession claims and civil penalties all follow the same rules.
Licensing in Brighton & Hove
Mandatory HMO
Mandatory HMO5+ occupants, city-wide.
Additional licensing
Additional licensingUsed in central wards for smaller HMOs.
Article 4
Article 4 planningBroad coverage restricting new C3 to C4 conversions.
Verify the current scheme status at Brighton & Hove City Council before letting.
Local enforcement notes
Elm Grove, Lewes Road, Hanover
Core student wards with high HMO density and Article 4 restrictions.
Coastal stock damp
Solid walls and coastal weathering make damp and mould a recurring HHSRS risk. Clean inspection records and quick repair responses are critical under Awaab's Law.
FAQs for Brighton & Hove landlords
Is Brighton fully Article 4?
Large parts of central Brighton are covered. Verify the specific ward before any conversion.
What about holiday lets in Brighton?
Short-term lets are moving into a national registration scheme. Their regulation is separate from the PRS licensing schemes covered here.
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