Redcar and Cleveland: landlord licensing
Redcar and Cleveland does not currently run a selective or additional licensing scheme, but mandatory HMO licensing still applies. Here is the full picture.
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Proposed / under review
These schemes are consulted on or otherwise not yet formally in force. They do not require a licence today but are worth watching.
Selective licensing
unverifiedSelective Licensing (South Bank) 2019 Scheme, covering older PRS housing in South Bank (TS6). Original designation had effect until 24 Mar 2024; council still runs a live application portal so a renewal may be in force, but this could NOT be confirmed on a fetched official page. A new East Cleveland scheme (Brotton/Eston/Normanby) has been discussed but is proposed only.
- Dates
- 25 Mar 2019 – 24 Mar 2024
- Approx. fee
- £500 (£250 application + £250 issue)
- Wards / areas
- South Bank
Mandatory HMO licensing (applies everywhere)
Regardless of local schemes, any property in Redcar and Cleveland let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more households, who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, needs a mandatory HMO licence under the Housing Act 2004. Licences last up to 5 years and the fee is set by the council.
Penalties for operating unlicensed
- Civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence (raised from £30,000 on 1 May 2026).
- Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months' rent, claimable by the tenant.
- Unlimited fine on criminal prosecution, plus possible banning order.
- Once the national PRS Database is live, unregistered landlords can be blocked from regaining possession.
Notes
redcar-cleveland.gov.uk 403'd. South Bank scheme's current status genuinely uncertain (original end Mar 2024 vs live portal); marked unverified, confirm on council site. No additional HMO scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a landlord licence in Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland does not currently operate a selective or additional licensing scheme. However, mandatory HMO licensing still applies to any property let to 5 or more people forming 2 or more households and sharing facilities.
What is the penalty for an unlicensed property in Redcar and Cleveland?
Operating a licensable property without a licence can lead to a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per offence, a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months' rent, an unlimited fine on prosecution, and a banning order for serious or repeat offenders.
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Data verified against council sources as of July 2026. PRSCheck is an information service, not legal advice. Many schemes are designated at street or part-ward level; confirm the exact boundary for your address with the council before relying on this page. Browse all councils.