Attention all Liverpool landlords!
Liverpool City Council has introduced a new selective landlord licensing scheme, which will come into effect on 1st April 2022.
What is the selective landlord licensing scheme?
The scheme has been introduced under the government’s selective licensing laws, to ensure private rented properties are licensed to meet fire, electric and gas safety standards, and are in a good state of repair. The scheme also ensures the license holder can deal effectively with any complaints about their tenants and anti-social behaviour.
As a landlord in Liverpool, do I need the license?
If your privately rented property is in the identified 16 wards of Liverpool below, it is compulsory to have a license.
Anfield
Central
County
Everton
Fazakerley
Greenbank
Kensington and Fairfield
Krikdale
Old Swan
Picton
Princes Park
Riverside
St Michaels
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft
Warbreck
Wavertree
Is there a cost?
Yes. The license is paid in two parts, the first payment is an administration charge taken when you submit your application, and the second is when your license is ready to be granted and the necessary compliance checks are arranged to ensure your property meets the license conditions.
Costs vary depending on your property and any landlord memberships. Please click here to see the costs explained.
Don’t forget, you can also qualify for an early bird discount if you apply before 30th June 2022!
Am I eligible for a discount?
Yes! Redwing are ARLA Propertymark protected, meaning we’re regulated to ensure we work to higher standards than the law demands. Therefore, as a Redwing landlord not only does this mean we’re an agent you can trust, but you will also benefit from a discount on the selective landlord licensing scheme! Click here to find out more.
Thinking of switching agents? At Redwing we’re an experienced letting agent based in Liverpool City Centre, we’re even landlords ourselves managing over 2,000 properties across the North West. Using an expert letting agent such as Redwing will not only save you time, money and ensure you’re compliant, but you will support us in making a difference to livelihoods across the North West! Our social heart means all our profits are reinvested back into the communities we work in.
Click here to find out more about our services and what we do!
How do I apply?
Before applying for the scheme, you must first create an account with Liverpool City Council’s Licensing and Regulations (LAR) system. Click here to get started.
Upon application of the license, as a landlord you will be required to ask questions about the property and its amenities. Landlords will also be asked to declare convictions for dishonestly, violence or drug-related offences, or breaches of housing, landlord or tenant laws.
To visit the full details of the scheme, click here to visit the Liverpool City Council website.