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Environmental Health - Protecting our community
Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation
If you answer yes to the above questions you may need a license from the Council. From the 6th April 2006 the Government introduced mandatory licensing for certain houses in multiple occupation. The aim is to raise standards of accommodation in the private rented sector, ensuring these properties are to a decent minimum standard of management. Failure to apply for a licence is a criminal offence and can result in a fine of up to £20,000. The license is valid for up to five years and a fee is payable for this period. The fees are set to cover the administration of the scheme and Arun District Council has worked with the other Sussex authorities to develop a common approach. To view the current fees click on the following link - Fee Calculator If you own a property that requires licensing, you can down load the following application pack, all the forms and the apprpiate fee must be returned for the Council to consider it as a complete application. Form B - Applicant Information If you require further information as to whether your property requires licensing contact the Council on Tel: 01903 737755.
 This page was last updated on 21/01/08 at 10:06:30 Office Use Only: 2981/01-10-10/Louise Crane |
