A Selective Licensing scheme in Belvedere came into effect this month (13 January).
The scheme will mean that all privately rented properties - unless an exemption applies - within Belvedere Ward are required to be licensed.
Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, Cllr Brian Bishop said:
The new Selective Licensing scheme in Belvedere has been widely consulted on and I’m pleased to see that a number of local landlords have already submitted their applications to be part of it. A Selective Licensing scheme is put in place to make sure that rented properties are properly managed and to address poor property conditions. This is to not only improve the standard of living for tenants but to make sure that residents close by are able to rest assured that the properties are being looked after and are well managed. If you are a landlord with a property in this area please go online and make your application as soon as possible.”
The Selective Licensing Scheme in Belvedere became operative on the 13 January 2025 and ends on the 12 January 2030.
Landlords and agents with properties in Belvedere can make their application for a licence via an online application form that can be found on our website.
Residents who may wish to see if a property is subject to selective licensing can use the online checker
Email: rentitright@bexley.gov.uk