Licensing Conditions
All property licences are subject to conditions which the licence holder must comply with either immediately or within a specified period of time.
The Housing Act 2004 stipulates mandatory conditions that must be included in every licence granted. We can also impose any other specific property conditions considered necessary for regulating the management, use and occupation of premises plus its condition and contents.
It is important that you read and understand the condition for each of your property licences as they may vary depending on the property.
If you have applied for a license and have yet received your draft licence, the draft you receive will include the new licensing conditions.
If you currently hold a valid property licence, the new conditions will apply when you renew your licence. A copy of the new licensing conditions can be found below:
Selective licensing conditions
To support the HMO licensing conditions we have published a Property Licensing Standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation document Property Licensing Standards for HMO's
From April 2025, new licensing conditions apply.
Update: Please note that as of 5 April 2025, all licences (excluding Byker & High Cross schemes) will be subject to the new licensing conditions found below.
Selective Licensing Conditions from April 2025
HMO Licensing Conditions from April 2025
Training requirements for licence holders (CPD)
Licence holders are expected to improve and maintain their knowledge and competency by undertaking training and development in housing related matters.
It is also a licence condition that licence holders complete at least five hours housing related training each year.
This may include attendance on training courses relating to housing either locally or nationally, completing a recognised online training course or attending a relevant private landlord meeting or event.
Evidence to support this must be produced to the licensing team upon request.
There are lots of ways a licence holder can choose to do this, but Newcastle City Council hosts a series of events to help make this easier. You can find out more at CPD and property licencing.
Please ensure you regularly check back to ensure you have the most up to date information.