Some tenancies and licences to occupy a property are exempt from selective licensing. You can find these under the Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006.
Temporary exemptions
We will only grant a temporary exemption notice (TEN) in certain circumstances and for certain reasons.
We will not grant a TEN if the application has been made to avoid licensing or enforcement action. The application must be made in a timely manner.
All applications must have supporting evidence.
We may grant a TEN if:
- the property is in the process of being sold
- the owner has given the tenants notice and the property will be sold
- the owner is moving into the property and it will only be occupied by the owner and their family (if any) and no more than two tenants
- the property is in the process of being converted into studios/flats or commercial premises with planning and building control approvals
- receivers take over the property following default on mortgage
- the licence holder has died and the property is subject to probate – we will grant an automatic 3-month exemption from the date of death and no initial application is required. A TEN may be required when the initial 3-month exemption ends
Exemptions 1 to 4 will only be considered if the application has been made at the start of a new designation coming into force.
A temporary exemption notice can only be awarded for 3 months, after which time a new application may be considered given the circumstances. No more than 2 TENs can be granted.
The council are not obliged to issue a TEN and the application may be refused.
You can apply for a TEN at the following link: