Affected landlords are reminded to apply for a licence now that North East Lincolnshire Council’s Selective Licensing Scheme is in force.
All private rented properties in the designated area of Grimsby must be licensed.
One-to-one licensing sessions will be held at Grimsby Town Hall on May 26.
These pre-booked 30-minute appointments will help applicants set up accounts, upload property details and submit their licence application.
Landlords must bring electronic copies of required documents, including proof of identity, proof of address, ownership details, safety certificates and a bank card to pay the first part of the licence fee.
The council is working with Home Safe, a specialist company that manages licensing schemes for local authorities.
All landlords must apply online through Home Safe here: North East Lincolnshire Council Selective Licensing | Home Safe Scheme.
Spaces at the session can be booked online via Eventbrite: https://one-to-one-north-east-lincs-council-licensing-support-sessions.eventbrite.co.uk
A council statement says: “Applying is essential as renting out a property without a licence can lead to fines of up to £30,000 or an unlimited court fine, and repayment of up to 12 months’ rent.”
