Private landlords

Find out about property licensing, renting out your property through the council, selling your property back to the council, landlord rights and responsibilities, and information on energy efficiency and empty properties.

Property licensing

Houses in Multiple Occupation
Find out what Houses in Multiple Occupation are, and information about planning permission, licensing, and living standards for them.
Selective licensing
Find out more about our Selective Licensing scheme and how to apply.
Property Licensing Register

Download the Property Licensing Register.
Temporary exemption from licensing
Find out what a temporary exemption from licensing is and when you can apply.

Rent out your property through the council

Apply to the Housing Solutions service
Our Housing Solutions service matches you with tenants who are in a good position to start a long term tenancy in private housing.
Private Sector Leasing Service
We can find a local family to move into your property, manage their tenancy and pay rent straight to you with our Private Sector Leasing Service.

Selling your property back to the council

Sell your property back to the council
If you own a former council home, you can make an offer to sell it back to us.

Landlord rights and responsibilities

Property safety advice for landlords
Find out what your responsibilities are and learn how to make your property safe and free from health hazards.
Tenant advice for landlords
Understand your rights and find out what your legal obligations are as a landlord.
The Renters’ Rights Act
The Renter’s Right Act brings significant changes to the private rented sector. The first phase comes into force on 1 May 2026.

Making your property energy efficient

Schemes to help with improving energy efficiency
Find out about the ECO4 scheme which requires some energy suppliers to help with the cost of improving a home’s energy efficiency
Energy efficiency standards information for private landlords
Find out what you must do as a landlord to comply with energy efficiency standards in your privately rented property.

Information about empty properties

How to find and buy an empty property
Where to look for empty properties in Brighton & Hove.
How we make sure empty properties are reused
Find out what powers we can use to make sure empty properties are brought back into use.
Update us on an empty property you own
Tell us about a change to your empty property, such as someone moving in or work being done.