Enfield's selective licensing scheme started on 1 September 2021. Selective licensing will apply to all privately rented residential properties occupied by 1 or 2 persons, or one family households, located in 14 wards (areas) across the borough.
Also, real estate (land) leases for more than one year must be in writing. If a lease for over one year is not in writing, it will generally not be enforceable in court. If your lease is for exactly one year, or less than one year, the law does not require it to be put in writing.
Here's a list of standard fields that you should include in your lease agreement: Tenant information. Include each tenant's full name and contact information. Rental property description. Security deposit. Monthly rent amount. Utilities. Lease term. Policies. Late fees.
To write a simple contract, title it clearly, identify all parties and specify terms (services or payments). Include an offer, acceptance, consideration, and intent. Add a signature and date for enforceability. Written contracts reduce disputes and offer better legal security than verbal ones.
Here's a list of standard fields that you should include in your lease agreement: Tenant information. Include each tenant's full name and contact information. Rental property description. Security deposit. Monthly rent amount. Utilities. Lease term. Policies. Late fees.
A privately rented property could fall under the Selective Licensing scheme if there is: One occupant. More than one occupant who form one household (e.g. a family) or; Two unrelated individuals who form two households (e.g. two friends)
You can apply for a selective licence using our online property licensing portal. You will need to create a new user account before making a licence application. As part of this process, we will send an activation link to your email address.
In Waltham Forest you need a selective licence if your property is let to a single household or two unrelated sharers. The scheme applies borough wide except for properties in the Hatch Lame and Endlebury wards. The selective licensing scheme started on and continues for five years.