Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in Harrow
Harrow requires selective licences for private rented accommodation in parts of the borough. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in Harrow need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
Harrow licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | Applies in designated areas of Harrow. The council publishes a page for finding the areas. |
| One licence per property | The council says a premises licensed as an HMO does not need to apply for another licence. |
| Licence length | Selective licences are valid for a maximum of five years, subject to compliance history. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the Harrow Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for Harrow properties
- Gas safety certificates (CP12)
- Electrical safety reports (EICR)
- Energy performance certificates
- Smoke and CO alarm checks
- Fire risk assessments
- Legionella risk assessments
- HMO compliance documents
Before you apply for a licence
- Confirm the category for each address on the council page.
- Read the licence conditions for that category. They commonly refer to gas, electrical and fire safety.
- Check certificate dates so nothing expires mid-application. Our compliance calendar shows usual renewal intervals.
- Group the work by address so one visit can cover several checks. See our landlord compliance packs.
Frequently asked questions
Does my HMO in Harrow also need a selective licence?
No. The council says a premises licensed as an HMO does not need to apply for another licence.
Can Primelinks apply for the Harrow licence for me?
Licence applications are made to the council. We coordinate the safety certificates and inspections your licence conditions may ask for, and the council decides licensing.
Can you quote several Harrow properties together?
Yes. Send the addresses and the checks each property needs and we quote them together.
Asbestos surveys are handled by our specialist sister service, asbestoslondonsurvey.co.uk. We coordinate qualified providers; accreditation is held by the individual provider who carries out each inspection.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Licensing schemes change; check the council’s current rules for your property.
Request a quote with your Harrow postcodes, or call 07707 999369.