Landlord licensing in Boston Borough Council
East Midlands
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Boston Selective Licensing
Selected wards in Boston town
- Licence fee
- £500
- Coverage
- Selected wards: See council website
Mandatory HMO licensing
All councils in England must operate mandatory HMO licensing. This applies to properties with 5 or more occupants forming 2 or more separate households, regardless of location. If your property meets these criteria, you must apply for a mandatory HMO licence from Boston Borough Council.
View HMO licensing info on council websiteOther compliance requirements
In addition to licensing, all private landlords in England must comply with these requirements:
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) — renewed annually
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) — every 5 years
- EPC rating of E or above — required before letting
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms — checked at start of tenancy
- Deposit protection — within 30 days of receiving deposit
- Right to Rent checks — before tenancy starts
Important disclaimer
This tool provides general information about landlord licensing schemes in England. Results are based on publicly available data and may not reflect recent changes. This is not legal advice. Always verify licensing requirements directly with your local council before making decisions.