Have your say on improving Barnet’s private rented housing by introducing new property licensing schemes in the borough
In the London Borough of Barnet most houses in multiple occupation, for example bedsits and shared houses require a licence. From summer 2023 all private rented accommodation in Colindale North, Colindale South and Burnt Oak will be required to be licensed.
Following changes in ward boundaries the council is now consulting on new property licensing proposals for the private rented sector in other parts of the borough. Property licensing is a way we can ensure safer and better conditions in private rentedContinue reading
Have your say on improving Barnet’s private rented housing by introducing new property licensing schemes in the borough
In the London Borough of Barnet most houses in multiple occupation, for example bedsits and shared houses require a licence. From summer 2023 all private rented accommodation in Colindale North, Colindale South and Burnt Oak will be required to be licensed.
Following changes in ward boundaries the council is now consulting on new property licensing proposals for the private rented sector in other parts of the borough. Property licensing is a way we can ensure safer and better conditions in private rented properties with a particular focus on areas where poor quality private accommodation is more prevalent. This will enable all our residents to live in a healthy, safe, and thriving borough.
What we are proposing
Based on a comprehensive data analysis exercise we are proposing to introduce selective licensing schemes for all privately rented properties in the following wards. The scheme will run for five years from introduction:
- Childs Hill
- Cricklewood
- Edgware
- Edgwarebury
- Finchley Church End
- Golders Green
- Hendon
- Mill Hill
- West Finchley
- West Hendon
The selective licensing scheme will apply to all privately rented properties in the above areas. HMOs covered by either the mandatory or additional licensing schemes will not require licensing under this scheme.
A fee for the license will be charged to cover the costs of processing the application and the cost of monitoring compliance with license conditions.
The schemes will help the council work together with landlords to make sure that homes are safe and well managed.
We want to hear your views on our proposals, in particular we want to hear from residents, tenants, landlords, managing or letting agents, organisations, businesses and all other interested parties. To find out more please read our summary consultation document and FAQs. Further information, including detailed evidence on how we have developed our proposals, is provided in the Full Consultation Business Case.
How to have your say:
Your views on these proposals are important to us. We encourage you to have your say by completing our online questionnaire.
If you would like to request a paper questionnaire or another format please:
- email
- prslicensingconsultation@barnet.gov.uk
- or telephone 020 8359 5355.
- alternatively you can write to us at the Private Sector Housing Team, Regulatory Services, Assurance Group London Borough of Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW.
If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.
What happens after the consultation closes?
The council will use the consultation findings to inform our final decision. We will publish the results of the consultation, our decision and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page in Autumn 2023.
