Selective licensing is getting more complex.
We make it simple.
Councils are expanding selective licensing schemes across the UK. Miss a requirement and you face fines, rent repayment orders, or worse. Landlord Lab keeps you ahead of it, included free with Compliance Shield.
Is your property affected?
Selective licensing gives local councils the power to require landlords to hold a licence for privately rented properties in designated areas, even standard single-occupancy lets. Schemes vary by council, change regularly, and carry serious penalties for non-compliance. Operating without a licence where one is required can result in:
- Fines of up to £40,000
- Rent repayment orders: tenants can reclaim up to 12 months' rent
- A criminal record
- Difficulty selling or remortgaging the property
And the schemes are growing. More councils are launching or expanding licensing areas every year.
Licence Pro, our specialist selective licensing service.
Licence Pro is Landlord Lab's dedicated selective licensing service. When you sign up to Compliance Shield, it comes included as a free add-on from day one. We handle:
Licence requirement checks
We identify whether your property falls within a licensing zone, so you're never caught out by a scheme you didn't know existed.
Application support
Guidance on documentation, submission, and council requirements for your specific local authority.
Ongoing monitoring
Schemes change. We track updates to licensing areas and alert you when action is needed.
Compliance gap closure
If your property has outstanding issues that could affect a licence application, we identify and help resolve them.
Expert guidance
Access to our compliance specialists throughout the process.
Licence Pro is currently included free with every Compliance Shield subscription. Managing selective licensing separately creates gaps. Compliance Shield brings everything together.
Licence Pro is currently included free with Compliance Shield.
You don't need a separate subscription. Licence Pro is included at no extra cost with every Compliance Shield subscription. If you're not yet on Compliance Shield, head over to learn more.