Alternatives to Paying a Letting Agent for Your Brighton Licence Application
Four alternatives to paying £300-£600 for a Brighton landlord licence application service. Council portal, guides, accreditation bodies, and online tools compared.
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All articles about Landlord Licensing in Brighton and Hove: A Step-by-Step Guide for Private Landlords.
Best Brighton Licensing Help When Your Property Just Became an HMO
A tenant's partner moved in, a friend joined the house, and now your Brighton property might be an HMO. How to figure out what licence you need and what to do next.
Best Brighton Licensing Resource for Accidental Landlords With One Property
First-time or accidental landlord in Brighton who just found out you need a licence? The best resources for figuring out which scheme applies and getting the application right.
Brighton Article 4 Direction: HMO Planning Permission vs Licence — Two Separate Requirements
Brighton's city-wide Article 4 direction means HMO planning permission and an HMO licence are separate legal requirements. Here's what landlords need for each.
What Is an HMO in Brighton? The Household Rule, Storey Thresholds, and Edge Cases
Brighton and Hove defines HMOs by household count and building height. Learn the 3-sharers rule, storey thresholds, and what makes a flat licensable.
Brighton HMO Floor Plan Requirements: What to Measure, What to Mark, and How to Avoid Rejection
Brighton and Hove requires dimensioned floor plans for every licence application. Here's exactly what to include — room sizes, ceiling heights, and fire routes.
Brighton HMO Licence Conditions and Fire Safety Requirements
Every condition attached to a Brighton and Hove HMO or selective licence — fire alarms, gas checks, inspections, tenant documents and what happens if you breach one.
Brighton HMO Licence Documents: EICR, Gas Safety, PAT, and DASH Checklist Requirements
Every document Brighton and Hove requires for an HMO licence application, with valid date ranges, upload standards, and what gets your application rejected.
Brighton HMO Licence: Which Scheme Applies, What You Need, and How to Apply
Brighton and Hove has mandatory and additional HMO licensing. Learn which one your property needs, what documents to upload, and the fee differences.
Brighton HMO Management Regulations, DASH and HHSRS Inspections
HMO management duties in Brighton and Hove — what DASH and HHSRS mean for landlords, inspection obligations, and how to keep your licence in good standing.
Brighton HMO Public Register and Licence Check
How to search the Brighton and Hove property licensing register by address, what the register shows, and what it doesn't — a guide for landlords and tenants.
Brighton HMO Room Size and Occupancy Rules
Minimum bedroom, kitchen and bathroom sizes for licensed HMOs in Brighton and Hove, plus occupancy limits and how the council measures usable floor area.
Brighton Landlord Accreditation and Fit-and-Proper Person Test
How the fit-and-proper person test works for Brighton landlord licence applications, what accreditation schemes qualify for the £75 discount, and what disqualifies you.
Brighton Landlord Licence Renewal and Expiry: Scheme Dates, Re-Licensing Fees, and the 2029 Deadline
Brighton's licensing schemes expire in 2029. Here's the difference between scheme expiry and licence expiry, what renewal costs, and how to avoid late fees.
Brighton Letting Agent HMO Licensing Responsibilities
Can a letting agent apply for a Brighton HMO or selective licence? Who holds the licence, who pays the fees, and where legal liability actually sits.
Brighton Landlord Licensing Portal: How to Apply Online Step by Step
Brighton and Hove uses the Mendix portal for all licence applications. Here's how to navigate it, what to upload, and how to avoid the Housing Benefit portal mix-up.
Brighton Landlord Licensing Exemptions: Who Doesn't Need a Licence and Temporary Exemption Notices
Not every Brighton rental needs a licence. Here are the statutory exemptions, the student letting exception, and how Temporary Exemption Notices work.
Brighton Licensing Guide vs Letting Agent: Which Saves You More?
Comparing a Brighton landlord licensing guide against paying a letting agent to handle the application. Cost, control, and what stays your responsibility either way.
Brighton PRS Database Registration 2027
When Brighton landlords must register on the national PRS Database, how it links to local council licensing, and the steps to prepare before the March 2027 window opens.
Brighton Rent Repayment Orders for Unlicensed Landlords
How rent repayment orders work in Brighton and Hove — who can apply, the 24-month recovery window, how the tribunal calculates the award, and how licensing protects you.
Brighton Section 257 Converted Flats and HMO Licensing
How Section 257 of the Housing Act 2004 affects converted buildings in Brighton — which licensing scheme applies, the additional scheme exclusion, and what individual flat owners need to know.
Brighton Selective Licence Fees: Part A, Part B, Discounts, and Late Penalties
Brighton's selective licence costs £740. Here's exactly how the Part A and Part B split works, which discounts you can claim, and what happens if you apply late.
Brighton Selective Licensing Paused in Central Hove and Regency: What Landlords Need to Know
Brighton's selective licensing expansion to Central Hove and Regency is paused after a legal challenge. Here's what that means for landlords in those wards.
Brighton Selective Licensing Wards: Kemptown, Queens Park, Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb
Brighton's selective licensing covers four wards. Here's which streets are included, how to check your address, and why ward boundaries matter more than postcodes.
Brighton Selective Licensing: Which Wards, Which Properties, and What It Costs
Brighton and Hove's selective licensing scheme covers four wards. Find out if your rental property needs a licence, what the fees are, and how the paused expansion affects you.
Brighton Student HMO Licence and University Exemption
Do student houses in Brighton need an HMO licence? The university-managed exemption, how private student lets are treated, and the rules that trip landlords up.
Brighton Tenant HMO Rights
What tenants in Brighton HMOs are entitled to — licensing checks, room standards, rent repayment orders, and how to report an unlicensed property.
Brighton Unlicensed Landlord Penalties: Civil Fines, Prosecution, and Rent Repayment Orders
Operating without a licence in Brighton can mean £40,000 fines, criminal prosecution, or 24 months of rent repaid. Here's how enforcement works.
Does My Brighton Flat Need a Licence? How to Check in Under Five Minutes
Not sure if your Brighton rental needs a selective or HMO licence? Use this four-step decision sequence to find out which scheme applies to your property.
How to Prepare a Brighton HMO Licence Application Yourself
Step-by-step approach to preparing your Brighton HMO licence application without paying an agent or surveyor. Documents, floor plans, fees, and portal tips.
Renters' Rights Act and Brighton Landlord Licensing
How the Renters' Rights Act 2025 affects licensed landlords in Brighton — abolished Section 21, higher penalties, 24-month rent repayment orders and the PRS Database.