Selective licensing, HMO licensing, and your rights when a landlord should be licensed but isn't.
Selective licensing UK tenant rights compensation explained. Claim up to 24 months rent back if your landlord operates without a licence. Here's how.
HMO licensing UK tenant rights explained: what counts as an HMO, how to spot an unlicensed property, and how to claim up to 12 months rent back.
Islington's selective licensing scheme expanded in October 2025 to cover 10 wards. Renters can claim rent back if their landlord lacks proper licensing.
New licensing schemes in Hackney from May 2026 will protect renters with safety standards and rent repayment options for unlicensed properties.
Since November 2025, most Westminster private landlords require selective licences. Unlicensed landlords face restrictions on evictions and tenants can claim back up to 12 months rent.
Learn how HMO licensing protects renters in shared properties, why some landlords operate unlicensed, and what compensation options tenants have available.
