Purpose

The Cabinet will be asked to
recommend that Assembly to approve two new property licensing
schemes for private rented homes in Barking & Dagenham: a
replacement selective licensing scheme for single-family homes and
an additional House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) scheme for smaller
shared homes exempt from mandatory licensing. These schemes aim to
raise standards in the private rented sector and ensure safe,
decent housing for all renters in the borough.