Selective licensing fees are locally set, split into two parts and charged per property. Here's what the money legally can and can't cover, real council figures, and how to cut the bill.
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The plain-English guide to HMO and selective licensing for England's small landlords: who needs a licence, what it costs, and why an unlicensed let now risks up to two years' rent.
What counts as an HMO, when you need a licence, the room-size rules councils enforce, and the £40,000 penalty for getting it wrong from May 2026.
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