Do you cover all of Lambeth?

We cover Brixton, Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Herne Hill, West Norwood, Kennington, Vauxhall, Waterloo, Tulse Hill, including postcode districts SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW16, SE1, SE11, SE19, SE24, SE27. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Lambeth affect hmo licensing?

Lambeth 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 Lambeth: the local picture

For Lambeth shared accommodation, gather the current floor plan, room use, household details and safety records before preparing licensing paperwork. Stockwell flat shares and Streatham converted houses may fall into different categories depending on occupation and construction. The council publishes borough-wide additional HMO licensing alongside mandatory licensing, so smaller sharings should not be dismissed automatically. Peachtree Maintenance can support document collation and works linked to identified defects. Confirm the applicable scheme and any licence conditions with Lambeth; assistance with maintenance is not a guarantee of licence approval.

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.

Lambeth licensing

Lambeth selective licensing covers qualifying privately rented homes occupied by one household or no more than two unrelated sharers in all wards except Vauxhall and Waterloo & South Bank. The council lists the first phase from 2 September 2024 and the second from 1 September 2025; HMO licensing is assessed separately.

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

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Brixton, Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Herne Hill, West Norwood, Kennington, Vauxhall, Waterloo, Tulse Hill, covering postcode districts SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW16, SE1, SE11, SE19, SE24, SE27.

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