Do you cover all of Havering?

We cover Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Rainham, Harold Hill, Harold Wood, Gidea Park, Collier Row, Elm Park, Cranham, Wennington, including postcode districts RM1, RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5, RM7, RM11, RM12, RM13, RM14. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Havering affect hmo licensing?

Havering Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does a four-person HMO need a licence?

It may do under a council's additional licensing scheme, even though it falls below the usual mandatory five-person threshold. Check the property's address, occupancy and scheme rules with the council. The absence of mandatory licensing does not remove other housing management responsibilities.

What documents do I need for an HMO licence?

Start with the council's current checklist. Common items include floor plans, room measurements, management details and relevant safety records. Requirements vary, and some documents depend on the property's installations. We help identify gaps rather than promising one universal document pack will suit every application.

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HMO licensing in Havering: the local picture

Havering's borough-wide additional licensing means a small shared house in Harold Hill warrants a licensing check just as much as one in central Romford. Prepare the occupant details, household relationships, floor layout and existing safety reports before approaching the council. Peachtree Maintenance assists with inspection coordination, maintenance records and evidence of completed works for the property file. The council remains the source for licence eligibility and conditions, while any proposed conversion or change of use needs its own planning review.

What the rules say

In England a mandatory licence is needed where five or more people from two or more households share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. Councils can also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs and selective licensing for other private lets.

Applications usually need current gas, electrical and fire safety documents, floor plans and management details. Licences commonly run for up to five years and carry conditions. We help gather the evidence and keep it current. We are not a law firm.

Havering licensing

Havering selective Scheme 2 covers eligible private rentals in Beam Park, Harold Wood, Rainham and Wennington, Rush Green and Crowlands, Squirrels Heath, St Albans and St Edwards. Additional HMO Scheme 3 covers all wards; both schemes run from 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2031.

Source: Havering Council, last checked 2026-10-20.

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Rainham, Harold Hill, Harold Wood, Gidea Park, Collier Row, Elm Park, Cranham, Wennington, covering postcode districts RM1, RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5, RM7, RM11, RM12, RM13, RM14.

HMO licensing support in Havering