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credibility for your property.
Stay ahead of your licensing obligations. Verify your licence status instantly — before your tenants do.
Licensing is expanding. Fast.
Residential property licensing in the UK is expanding. In 2025 alone, 49 new licensing schemes were launched across all councils — covering mandatory HMO, additional HMO, and selective licensing. A property that didn't require a licence last year may require one today.
The consequences of operating without a valid licence are significant: civil penalties, rent repayment orders for tenants, criminal prosecution.
Staying compliant isn't just a legal obligation — it protects your investment, your reputation, and your relationship with your tenants.
One place to check everything.
OkToLive aggregates residential property licensing data from councils across England into one searchable platform. As a landlord, you can:
The same tool your tenants use to check your property is available to you.
New to licensing requirements
or expanding your portfolio?
- Official guidance for landlords and letting agents — GOV.UK's complete guide to licensing obligations and your legal responsibilities.
- Renters' Rights Act 2025 — what it means for landlords — NRLA's detailed breakdown of the changes in force from 1 May 2026.
- Find your local council's licensing register — check directly with your local authority.
Are you fully compliant?
Check your property's licence status on OkToLive — it takes seconds.
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