Private landlords

Property licensing

Houses in Multiple Occupation

Find out what Houses in Multiple Occupation are, and information about planning permission, licensing, and living standards for them.

Selective licensing

Find out more about our Selective Licensing scheme and how to apply.

Property Licensing Register

Download the Property Licensing Register.

Temporary exemption from licensing

Find out what a temporary exemption from licensing is and when you can apply.

Rent out your property through the council

Apply to the Housing Solutions service

Our Housing Solutions service matches you with tenants who are in a good position to start a long term tenancy in private housing.

Private Sector Leasing Service

We can find a local family to move into your property, manage their tenancy and pay rent straight to you with our Private Sector Leasing Service.

Selling your property back to the council

Sell your property back to the council

If you own a former council home, you can make an offer to sell it back to us.

Landlord rights and responsibilities

Property safety advice for landlords

Find out what your responsibilities are and learn how to make your property safe and free from health hazards.

Tenant advice for landlords

Understand your rights and find out what your legal obligations are as a landlord.

The Renters’ Rights Act

The Renter’s Right Act brings significant changes to the private rented sector. The first phase comes into force on 1 May 2026.

Making your property energy efficient

Energy efficiency standards information for private landlords

Find out what you must do as a landlord to comply with energy efficiency standards in your privately rented property.

Information about empty properties

How to find and buy an empty property

Where to look for empty properties in Brighton & Hove.

How we make sure empty properties are reused

Find out what powers we can use to make sure empty properties are brought back into use.