How to comply with a Selective Licence

On 18 July 2019, Leeds City Council (‘the council’) approved the designation of parts of Beeston and Harehills for Selective Licensing under the provisions of Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 (‘the Act’).

Both designations came into effect on 6 January 2020. Copies of the documents, together with more information about Selective Licensing, can be found on our webpage.

This information should be read together with a Selective Licence issued by Leeds City Council.

A Selective Licence has conditions attached which the Licence Holder, and any other person on whom any of the restrictions or obligations of a licence are imposed, is required to comply with. Failure to comply with a condition is an offence which could result in a fine of up to £5000 per offence or a civil penalty of up to £30,000.

This document provides guidance on the action a Licence Holder or (if appropriate) any other person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, can take to make sure they are complying with the conditions of a Selective Licence issued by the council. It is important that this document is read in conjunction with a Selective Licence. Note that where an obligation is placed on an individual in legislation other than the Housing Act 2004, this will be made clear. Similarly, if something is recommended as good property management practice, this will be identified as such.

Licence Conditions

1. Gas Safety

1.1 Where gas is supplied to the licensed property, the installations and all appliances shall be kept in a gas safe condition.

1.2 In accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, arrangements must be made for a Gas Safe registered engineer to carry out an annual check of the flue(s) together with the installation and any gas appliance provided at the property to ensure they are safe. On completion of the check, the engineer should issue a certificate confirming the check and the results. A copy of the certificate must be made available to the tenants. It should be provided at the start of each tenancy and also within 28 days after a new gas safety check has been undertaken. A written record of all gas safety checks undertaken at the licensed property should be kept. Included in the record shall be the date that a copy of the gas safety certificate was given to the tenants. It is recommended that the record also includes the name of the tenant. Records shall be kept for the duration of the Selective Licence.

1.3 During the term of a Selective Licence, the council will demand from you for inspection a copy of the latest gas safety certificate (note that the certificate must have been obtained within the last 12 months) and your records relating to the provision of gas safety certificates to your tenants. The documentation should be supplied to the council within the time frame specified in the request.

1.4 It is good property management practice to provide instruction booklets for the gas appliances that are made available as part of a tenancy. It is also good practice to carry out any repairs that are identified as needed during the annual gas safety check as follows;

1. Emergency repairs and/or making a property safe shall be carried out as soon as practicable and normally within 24 hours of a report of a defect unless this is not practicable. Emergency repairs include those where a defect poses a significant risk of danger to the health, safety or security of a tenant or third party on the premises, or that affects the structure of a building adversely
2. Urgent repairs should be attended to within 3 working days of the report of a defect unless this is not practicable
3. All other repairs should be carried out within 20 working days of the report of the defect unless this is not practicable

1.5 It is recommended that tenants are encouraged to report any problems associated with the gas installation and appliances provided at the licensed property.

2. Electrical Safety

2.1 All electrical appliances that are made available as part of a tenancy, including for example refrigerator; washing machine; table lamp and vacuum cleaner, should be checked regularly to ensure they are safe to use.

2.2 Basic safety checks should be carried out during each tenancy and at the changeover of any tenancy to ensure that, for example;

1. there are no cuts or abrasions to the cable covering (sheath)
2. the outer covering of the cable is gripped by the cord grip in the plug top so that no coloured cable cores are visible from the outside of the plug
3. the plug casing is not cracked and the pins of the plug are not bent
4. there are no signs of over-heating or burning, particularly at the plug and socket
5. there are no loose parts or screws
6. no part of the appliance is damaged or missing

2.3 Defective and unsafe items should be taken out of use immediately and either repaired by a competent person or replaced with a safe appliance.

2.4 It is good property management practice to keep a written record of all checks carried out. The record should include the date of the check; details of the person completing the check (if it is anyone other than the Licence Holder); details of the appliances checked and the findings of the checks.

2.5 During the term of a Selective Licence, the council will demand a declaration as to the safety of the electrical appliances provided at the licensed property. The declaration must be supplied to the council for inspection within the timeframe specified in the request. As part of a submission, you may wish to include a copy of any records kept.

2.6 It is recommended that tenants are encouraged to report any problems associated with the electrical appliances provided at the licensed property. It is also recommended that instruction booklets are provided for all electrical appliances that are made available as part of a tenancy.

2.7 Electrical Safety First have produced a useful guidance document, Landlord’s guide to electrical safety England & Wales link to document. The document includes what you should look for when buying appliances and the use of electrical appliances outdoors.

3. Smoke Alarms

3.1 A working smoke alarm shall be installed on each storey of a licensed property on which there is a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation.

3.2 The type of alarm, such as hard wired or battery powered, is not stipulated; an informed decision (based on carrying out of a fire risk assessment, see 3.3 below) shall be made as to the most appropriate choice of alarm for the property.

3.3 A fire risk assessment requires the following to be looked at;

1. The characteristics of the building that could increase the risk of harm, for example the number of storeys at the property and the number of final exit doors
2. The activities that take place at the licensed property, for example whether there is commercial use on the ground floor
3. The probability of a fire starting at the property
4. The likelihood that a fire may cause death or injury

A decision then has to be made as to how to reduce the risk of fire as much as possible and how to help keep your tenants as safe as possible should there be a fire at the property.

3.4 The council has produced guidance, Fire Safety Principles for Residential Accommodation, on how to carry out a fire risk assessment and make a property safe. It also contains case studies of fire safety solutions in a range of property types. The guidance is available to view on our website.

3.5 Each smoke alarm is required to be kept in proper working order. This requires periodic testing to ensure that there has not been any major failure together with cleaning (in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions) and for some systems, periodic inspection and servicing by a competent person.

3.6 Some testing does not require any specialist knowledge and can normally be carried out by the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed as well as the occupier of the licensed property. It is recommended that the former tests the smoke alarms at least once a month (and keeps records of such checks) and the latter weekly.

3.7 It is good property management practice to provide the occupier with simple instructions on how to test the smoke alarms. Any instructions should stress the importance of routine testing and should state the action to take in the event of a fire alarm signal; how to avoid false alarms and the need for routine maintenance of the system.

3.8 Further information about testing and maintenance can be found in the council’s fire safety guidance referred to in 3.4 above.

3.9 During the term of a Selective Licence, the council will demand a declaration as to the condition and positioning of any smoke alarm installed at the licensed property. The declaration must be supplied to the council for inspection within the timeframe specified in the request. As part of your submission, you may wish to include a copy of any records kept in relation to any checks carried out.

4. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms

4.1 In accordance with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015, the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, shall ensure that, at the start of each tenancy, a working CO alarm is installed in any room that is used wholly or partly as living accommodation and that contains a solid fuel burning combustion appliance, such as an open fire, log burning stove etc. The alarm should be kept in proper working order.

4.2 Any CO alarm should comply with BS EN 50291-1:2018 and carry a British or European approval mark, such as a Kitemark. It should be installed, checked and serviced in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.

4.3 During the term of a Selective Licence, the council will demand a declaration as to the condition and positioning of any CO alarm installed at the licensed property. The declaration must be supplied to the council for inspection within the timeframe specified in the request. As part of your submission, you may wish to include a copy of any records kept in relation to any checks and servicing carried out.

5. Furniture and Furnishing

5.1 Any furniture that is made available to the occupiers of the licensed property shall be kept in a safe condition and shall comply, as appropriate, with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended). ‘Furniture’ means furniture of any description that is ordinarily intended for private use either;

1. within a property, eg. beds and divans (including the bases, mattresses and headboards of both); sofa beds; futons; settees, armchairs and dining chairs; cushions, floor cushions, beanbags, footstools and pillows; baby equipment and nursery furniture; loose and stretch covers, or
2. outdoors but it is suitable for use indoors, eg. upholstered garden furniture; cushions, floor cushions and beanbags

5.2 All furniture (except mattresses and bed-bases) that includes upholstery, together with any loose or stretch covers, should carry a permanent fire safety label that sets out, amongst a number of things, the words “CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE”. Mattresses and bed bases shall carry a label, positioned so that it is easily seen, that indicates it has passed an ignition resistance test. BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 specifies the content, format and design of the label.

5.3 Basic safety checks should be carried out during each tenancy and at the changeover of any tenancy to ensure that fire safety labels are present where required and that no item of furniture (including that that may have been introduced by the occupiers) presents a risk of harm or injury to the user.

5.4 Any furniture that is made available to the occupiers that is identified as being unsafe shall be removed from the house as soon as is reasonably practicable and properly disposed of - without delay - by the licence holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed. Where furniture introduced by the occupiers has been identified as unsafe, the occupiers should be asked to properly dispose of the item(s).

5.5 It is good property management practice to keep a written record of all checks carried out. The record should include the date of the check; details of the person completing the check (if it is anyone other than the Licence Holder); details of the furniture checked and the findings of the checks. Where unsafe furniture is removed from the house, it is recommended that the record also includes details relating to the safe disposal of the item. In the case of unsafe furniture introduced by the occupiers, it is recommended that evidence of the tenants having been asked to dispose of the item(s) is kept.

5.6 During the term of a Selective Licence, the council will demand a declaration as to the safety of furniture made available in the house. The declaration must be supplied to the council for inspection within the timeframe specified in the request. As part of your submission, you may wish to include a copy of any records kept in relation to any checks carried out.

5.7 In addition to the above, it is good property management practice to ensure that all furniture and furnishings made available are clean and in reasonable condition at the start of a tenancy and that they are fit for purpose. For example, settees and armchairs should not have holed or torn fabric, broken springs or propped up legs and cushions, pillows and mattresses should be free of deep stains.

6. Antisocial Behaviour

6.1 Antisocial behaviour (ASB) refers to behaviour of a person that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to individuals or groups, to a community or to an environment. It also includes behaviour that causes a person to fear crime or have concern for public safety, public disorder or public nuisance. Examples of ASB include nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours; street drinking and fireworks misuse.

6.2 Regardless of Selective Licensing, landlords, letting and managing agents have a responsibility to ensure that the persons they have permitted to live in their property do not, whilst in the property, within its curtilage or within the locality, cause annoyance or nuisance to other persons living in it or other persons living, working or visiting the immediate area.

6.3 It is not the intention to make the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, responsible for tenants’ behaviour but to ensure that they proactively manage tenancies and take all reasonable and practicable steps to prevent or reduce ASB by persons occupying or visiting the licensed property. Reasonable and practicable steps may include the following;

1. having a clause relating to ASB in all new tenancy agreements. Any clause should allow the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, to take reasonable steps to tackle ASB. It is good property management practice to explain any clause to prospective tenants during any pre-letting interview
2. advising and reminding tenants of their responsibilities relating to the use of the property and the need for good behaviour of both themselves and their visitors and the need not to cause nuisance or ASB to neighbours or other residents in the locality of the licensed property. It is good property management practice to include this in any ‘house book’ or manual
3. co-operating with any investigation carried out by third parties/agencies such as the council or the Police. This could include for example, providing access to the licensed property or attending a meeting to discuss ASB and help implement any action plan agreed

6.4 In particular, a written procedure shall be in place that indicates how complaints of ASB will be dealt with. The procedure may, for example, include the following;

1. a statement that all allegations of ASB will be investigated
2. a commitment to contact the complainant wherever possible (and within a defined timescale, eg. 3 days) to confirm the details of the complaint and any action that may be taken
3. the approach to be taken when dealing with any ASB that arises. One approach for example could be a staged approach comprising of an Informal Stage followed by a Formal Stage if necessary. The former could include actions such as telephoning the tenant or visiting them to advise them of the complaint and remind them of their responsibilities and any relevant clauses in their tenancy agreement. ‘Formal’ could then include putting the complaint in writing to the tenant with a warning that further complaints may result in repossession proceedings for breaching the tenancy agreement. If this type of approach is adopted, the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, may wish to acknowledge in their procedure that there may be instances where the first stage is not appropriate. This could be, for example where the ASB is of a serious nature; where it has been brought to the attention of the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, by the council or the Police and where there is clear evidence to support the complaint. In such cases it would be appropriate to deal with the ASB formally

6.5 The procedure shall make it clear that where ASB is sustained, regular or where there is more than one occurrence (even if months apart), the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, shall take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure it is effectively dealt with, up to and including eviction.

6.6 A copy of the procedure shall be given to the occupiers on commencement of their tenancy and to the council on demand. It is good property management practice to keep a record of the date the procedure was given to the occupiers and to include the name of the occupiers receiving it. The Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed may wish to obtain a signature from the occupiers to acknowledge their receipt of the document. Any records shall be kept for the duration of the Selective Licence and shall be produced to the council for inspection upon demand.

6.7 The Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed shall keep a written record of complaints received relating to ASB. It shall include details of the complaint together with the action taken to resolve the matter. The record shall be kept for the duration of the Selective Licence. 

6.8 The council acknowledges that the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, cannot deal with all issues of ASB arising from their licensed property alone. In more serious cases, they will require the help and support of other agencies. The Selective Licensing Team will act as a focal point for those Licence Holders who require more advice or assistance. At the same time, it will act as a focal point for tenants and residents who find themselves the victim of ASB.

6.9 The Selective Licensing Team works closely with a range of partners to address ASB in the designated area. Key partners include the Leeds Antisocial Behaviour Team (LASBT) and West Yorkshire Police.

6.10 More information about ASB and LASBT can be found on the council’s website.

7. Management of the Property

7.1 The internal structure of a licensed property, ie. walls; floors; ceilings and stairs, together with every window and other means of ventilation, including for example mechanical extractor fans and passive air vents, shall be maintained in good repair throughout the term of the licence. Similarly, all fixtures, fittings and appliances made available at the property shall be maintained in good repair and working order.

7.2 The exterior, including any boundary wall, gate and yard, shall be maintained in reasonable decorative order and in a good state of repair throughout the term of the licence. Paintwork to external walls, timber-framed windows and outbuildings for example should not be worn, flaking or peeling; gates should not be hanging off their hinges; fence panels should not be broken or leaning and boundary walls should not be falling down. Where fencing and gates are present, they should be comprised of materials intended for that purpose. Makeshift fencing panels and gates are unacceptable.

7.3 The exterior shall also be kept free from graffiti and fly posters – where found, it should be removed without delay - and the gardens and any outdoor space shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. This requires, for example that arrangements are in place for the regular cutting of any grassed areas together with the trimming or pruning of hedges, trees and shrubs so that they do not become overgrown and/or cause a nuisance to neighbouring properties or overhang the pavement or road.

7.4 A licensed property should not be detrimental to the visual appearance of the street nor should it blight the area, ie. it should not be an eyesore. The Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, should be aware that local authorities have the power, under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to take action in cases where the condition of land (which includes property) is adversely affecting an area.

7.5 It is good property management practice to carry out regular internal and external inspections of a licensed property. A variety of inspection forms to assist you are available to download from the internet. It is recommended that you include a clause detailing the inspections in the tenancy agreement.

7.6 Where repairs or issues are identified during an inspection, or are reported by the tenant, they should be actioned without undue delay. It is good property management practice to carry out repairs as follows;

1. emergency repairs and/or making a property safe shall be carried out as soon as practicable and normally within 24 hours unless this is not practicable. Emergency repairs include those where a defect poses a significant risk of danger to the health, safety or security of a tenant or third party on the premises, or that affects the structure of a building adversely
2. urgent repairs should be attended to within 3 working days unless this is not practicable
3. all other repairs should be carried out within 20 working days of the report of the defect unless this is not practicable

7.7 It is good property management practice to keep records of inspections. The record should include the date of the inspection; details of the person completing the inspection (if it is anyone other than the Licence Holder); details of the area(s) inspected and the findings of the inspection. Where matters requiring attention are identified, it is recommended that the record includes details of the action taken and the date the action was taken.

7.8 You may wish to include a clause in the tenancy agreement that allows you to take action in cases where the occupier has caused damage to the licensed property.

8. Household Waste

8.1 A licensed property shall have suitable and sufficient provision for the storage of and collection of waste arising from the occupier(s). This includes having the correct type and number of waste bins.

8.2 In Leeds;

1. Black wheeled bins are for general household waste. Hazardous, large or heavy items, such as batteries; paint; bricks/rubble and motor vehicle parts should not be placed in a black bin. All waste must be contained within the bin with the lid closed; any waste left on top of or near a black bin will not be collected
2. Green wheeled bins are for recyclable materials (paper; cans; cartons; cardboard; clean foil and plastics) only. Recycling waste must be kept dry and the bin lid kept closed. Any extra recycling will be collected providing it is left in a clear plastic bag or a green bag at the side of the green bin on collection day
3. Where provided, brown bins are for garden waste only, eg. flowers and plants, hedge clippings and grass cuttings. The collection service runs from March to November
4. A free service is available for residents who need medical or clinical waste eg. bandages and wound dressings, collecting from their home. Requests for a medical waste collection can be made via the website

8.3 Additional or replacement black or green bins can be obtained by completing a form on the council’s website or via the Leeds Bins app . An online form is available should an unused bin need removing.

8.4 Generally, waste bins should be presented at the kerbside before 7am on the collection day and returned to within the boundary of the property within 24 hours of collection. Some areas of Leeds however - including parts of Harehills - are the subject of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which may include provisions relating to waste. The PSPO for Harehills for example orders that waste bins shall not be situated outside the boundary of a property other than after 6pm the day before collection is due, and returned inside the boundary of the property no later than 9pm on the day of collection. To breach a PSPO is an offence. Find out more about PSPO’s and whether a licensed property is within a PSPO area.

8.5 When a licensed property is unoccupied, the Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, shall adhere to the above provisions.

8.6 Waste collections are occasionally missed. This can be due to reasons such as vehicle breakdown, blocked roads or severe weather. Following a missed collection, a bin should be left out for two working days. If the council does not return during this time, the bin should be returned to within the boundary of the property and the missed collection reported via the council’s website or via the Leeds Bins app.

8.7 More information about bins, waste and recycling can be found on the council’s website.

8.8 Waste crime and fly tipping is an increasing problem across Leeds. Working with local communities and West Yorkshire Police, the council is taking a zero tolerance approach to those responsible for the illegal dumping of waste, whether it be as small as black bags of waste being left next to a street litter bin or items being put on the street for the ‘scrap man’ to a whole vehicle load of rubbish being dumped. Those who commit waste crime risk an unlimited fine and up to 5 years imprisonment. It is essential therefore that waste and unwanted items arising from a licensed property is legally disposed of.

8.9 Waste crime can be reported as follows;

1. if the crime, ie. fly-tipping/dumping, is in progress, to the Police by calling 999
2. for fly-tipped or dumped rubbish

8.10 It is good property management practice to provide written information to the occupier(s) that includes;

1. which day(s) refuse collections take place
2. the type of bin to use for general household waste and recyclable materials and the types of waste that can be placed into each bin
3. the requirement to contain all waste in a suitable lidded receptacle and within the boundary of the property
4. unless other arrangements have been made, the requirement to present bins at the kerbside for collection and to return them to within the boundary of the property within a specified time frame
5. what to do if a bin collection is missed
6. the need to be mindful when parking in the street - vehicles should not obstruct the highway
7. how to legally dispose of unwanted items, for example by donating to charity; using the free household waste recycling centres; arranging a bulky collection with the council or using a private company with a waste carrier licence, or using a free online selling site
8. the action to take should a new bin be needed
9. Information about waste crime, including what to do if they see fly-tipping taking place and how to report dumped rubbish. You may wish to include a clause in the tenancy agreement to make sure your tenants dispose of their waste and unwanted items properly using the waste bins provided or by other means, such as bulky waste collection or taking it to a household waste recycling centre

9. Tenancy Management

9.1 Within 7 days of the start of any new tenancy, the occupiers shall be provided with a written statement – or contract - of the terms on which they occupy the property. Whilst there is no prescribed format for the statement, it should lay out all of the responsibilities and obligations for each party during the rental agreement. Information such as the payment amount and due date; the expected behaviour of the occupiers and any visitors to the property; if there any allowances, for example if pets, smoking or home businesses are allowed in the property, together with the contact information for both parties, should be included in the statement.

9.2 In most cases, occupiers will have a tenancy agreement, typically an assured shorthold tenancy (AST), though some may have a licence or other form of agreement to occupy the property. Further information about tenancies can be found on the GOV.UK website external link.

9.3 It is good property management practice to ensure that the tenant fully understands the vocabulary and terms used in the statement. If necessary, they should ask for an explanation of any unfamiliar terms before agreeing to the tenancy and signing it and any other documentation.

9.4 A written record shall be kept to confirm that the occupiers have been provided with a written statement. It is recommended that the record includes the start date of the new tenancy; the name(s) of the occupier(s) and the date of the statement (and any other information) provided. Records shall be kept for the duration of the Selective Licence.

9.5 Details of the occupiers of a licensed property shall be produced to the council upon demand.

9.6 Prior to entering an agreement, references shall be obtained for each person who wishes to live in a licensed property. Obtaining a reference allows landlords and property managers to make sure that a prospective tenant is who they say they are; is likely to be reliable and trustworthy and has the right credentials, ie. the ability to pay rent and that they will look after their property diligently. The process helps ensure that a landlord has good tenants which not only benefits them but also the neighbourhood.

9.7 If you are unable to obtain a reference before a tenant moves into the licensed property you must keep a clear record of why this is the case and what attempts you have made to obtain such a reference.

9.8 As a minimum, references should be obtained from the prospective tenant’s current or previous employer and/or their current or previous landlord. Ideally they should be written but if verbal, a full written record of all conversations should be kept.

9.9 Some companies offer a tenant background check for which a fee is payable. A Licence Holder or (if appropriate) a person on whom restrictions or obligations under a licence are imposed, may wish to consider using this type of service rather than undertake reference checks themselves.

9.10 All references and any background checks shall be retained for the duration of the Selective Licence and shall be supplied to the council for inspection upon demand.

9.11 Where a tenancy is terminated during the term of a Selective Licence, the correct process shall be followed. This requires the giving of proper notice to the tenant(s) and the service of the correct documentation.

9.12 Normally, a landlord must give at least 2 months’ notice and a tenant cannot be required to leave before any fixed period of a tenancy has come to an end (unless there is a break clause in the tenancy agreement or there are grounds for eviction under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988). Tenants can only be legally removed from a property with a court order.

9.13 It is a crime to harass or try to force tenants out of a property without following correct procedures. Tenants may have the right to claim damages through the courts if the rules are not followed and a Licence Holder or Property Manager may be deemed to not be a Fit or Proper Person if an investigation reveals that the correct process has not been followed.

9.14 More information about ending tenancies, including the different types of notices can be found online on GOV.UK external link.

9.15 The tenant/occupier of a licensed property shall be given at least 24 hours’ written notice of a person’s intention to enter the house and the reason(s) why entry is required. The exception to this is when it would not be reasonable to give such notice and access is urgent, for example to deal with an emergency such as a gas or water leak, a defective boiler or an unsafe appliance. It is recommended that, where it is not reasonable to give at least 24 hours’ notice, the council is informed.

10. Licence

10.1 Any material change in circumstances that may affect the validity and/or terms of a Selective Licence shall be notified to the council within 14 days of the change. This includes such things as;

1. a Licence Holder or named Property Manager changing their address or changing their name, for instance by marriage or Deed Poll
2. a change of manager, management arrangements or property ownership
3. the death of a Licence Holder or named Property Manager
4. a conviction that may affect the Licence Holder or Property Manager’s Fit and Proper Person status

10.2 The council can be contacted as follows;

1. by post using the following details - Selective Licensing Team, Private Sector Housing, Knowsthorpe Gate, Leeds LS9 0NP
2. by telephone, 0113 535 1369
3. by email - selective.licensing@leeds.gov.uk

10.3 In all correspondence, the Selective Licence reference number (prefixed 19 or 20, eg. 19/12345/SEL19 or 20/12345/SEL19) should be quoted together with the address of the licensed property. These details can be found on the front page of the licence.

10.4 Upon receipt of a notification, the council will advise you as to what will happen next and whether or not further information is required.

10.5 Dependent upon the circumstances, a licence maybe varied or revoked. There is no fee to vary a Selective Licence. Where a licence is revoked, no part of the licence fee will be refunded.