Landlords are invited to have their say on proposals aimed at making privately rented homes in Norwich safer and better managed.
Norwich council’s public consultation closes on January 24 2027. It will seek views on two proposed property licensing schemes, including the areas and homes they would cover, licence conditions and fees.
One is additional licensing across Norwich for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) occupied by three or four people forming two or more households and sharing facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom.
The other is for selective licensing for privately rented homes in Nelson, Mile Cross, Sewell and Town Close. Homes already covered by mandatory or additional HMO licensing would not need a separate selective licence.
If introduced, the schemes would run for up to five years. Landlords would need a licence for each property covered and would have to meet conditions relating to safety, maintenance and management.
These may include gas and electrical safety, fire precautions, waste management and addressing anti-social behaviour linked to the property.
The proposals follow an independent review of the conditions in Norwich’s private rented housing commissioned in 2025, alongside the council’s inspection, complaint and enforcement data.
A council spokesperson says: “Everyone deserves to live in a safe, well-maintained home. Private tenants should be able to get issues resolved quickly, and good landlords should have confidence that poor standards are being tackled.
“These proposals aim to improve conditions in privately rented homes, support responsible landlords and proportionately address problems that affect neighbouring residents. We want to hear whether you think they are the right approach and how they could work in practice.
“No decision has been made on whether to introduce either scheme. Whether you rent your home, let a property or live or work nearby, please share your experiences and views. Your responses will help shape what happens next.”
This article is taken from Landlord Today