DIY InventoryLetting a property in Haringey: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Haringey.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Haringey
- Selective licensing: Selective licensing has been in force since 17 November 2022 in 14 wards, mostly in the east of the borough (including Tottenham and Wood Green areas), and is due to end on 17 November 2027 unless renewed.
- Additional HMO licensing: Borough-wide additional HMO licensing, under a five-year scheme that started on 17 June 2024.
- Fees: Around £706 for a selective licence on the council's fees page, with discounts for accredited landlords or a compliant EPC (2026)
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Haringey Council.
Haringey Council: private renting and licensing
Safety certificates
- Gas Safety (CP12): every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR: at least every 5 years, by a qualified electrician.
- EPC: rated E or above, valid for 10 years.
- Alarms: a smoke alarm on every storey, and a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
Book a Gas Safety certificate, EICR or EPC in Haringey at a fixed price, and keep track of expiry dates in the free landlord dashboard.
Deposits and the inventory
Protect the deposit in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits within 30 days. At the end, the scheme decides any dispute on the evidence, above all the check-in compared with the check-out, so the inventory is what protects you.
What to record in Haringey homes
- Converted Victorian houses in Crouch End, Stroud Green and Harringay: photograph the shared hallway, stairs, fire doors and meter cupboards, and count street-door and flat keys.
- HMOs and shared homes: photograph each room's lock and smoke alarm, the shared kitchen and bathroom, and any furniture provided in each room.
- Flats above shops on Wood Green and Tottenham High Roads: photograph the rear access, external stairs and any damp or mould around windows.
- Edwardian houses in Muswell Hill: photograph original features such as fireplaces, timber floors and stained glass, and any cracks in plaster on the hilly streets.
- New-build towers at Tottenham Hale: record fob and parking counts, photograph the balcony and note any snagging marks on floors and worktops.
Homes sold in Haringey in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat or maisonette | 826 | £474,785 |
| Terraced | 553 | £859,027 |
| Other | 78 | £703,442 |
| Semi-detached | 75 | £1,357,393 |
| Detached | 12 | £2,522,481 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Haringey: questions
Is there selective licensing in Haringey?
Selective licensing has been in force since 17 November 2022 in 14 wards, mostly in the east of the borough (including Tottenham and Wood Green areas), and is due to end on 17 November 2027 unless renewed. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Haringey?
A Gas Safety certificate every 12 months (where there is gas), an electrical safety report (EICR) at least every 5 years, and a valid EPC rated E or above, plus working smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms by fixed combustion appliances.
How long do I have to protect a deposit?
30 days from receiving it, in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits, with the prescribed information given to the tenant in the same 30 days.
Do I need an inventory as a landlord in Haringey?
It isn’t a legal requirement, but without a signed check-in record it is very hard to claim anything from the deposit at the end. With DIY Inventory you can do it yourself for £30, or send your tenant a link to do it.