Property Compliance for Landlords and Letting Agents in City of London
In the City of London, licensing applies by law to properties with five or more tenants from two or more households. Primelinks Solutions Ltd coordinates the safety certificates that rented homes in City of London need, for letting agents, property managers and landlords with more than one property.
City of London licensing at a glance
| Area | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Required for properties with five or more tenants belonging to two or more households. |
| HMO standards | The City publishes HMO standards guidance that applies to all HMOs, whether or not they are licensable. |
Information is taken from the council’s published pages at the time of writing. Always confirm your property on the City of London Council licensing page. We do not make licensing decisions, and licence applications are made to the council.
Certificates we coordinate for City of London 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
Do smaller shared properties in the City of London need a licence?
The council says licensing is required by law for properties with five or more tenants from two or more households. Its HMO standards guidance applies to all HMOs, whether or not they are licensable.
Can Primelinks apply for the City of London 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 City of London 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 City of London postcodes, or call 07506 892739.