Today is Tuesday 11 August 2026. Norbury tenants and landlords may want to check Croydon Council’s latest private-rented-sector update after the council said Cabinet has approved a new housing enforcement policy.
The council said on 6 August that the policy brings its housing enforcement approach for the private rented sector into one framework. It said this is intended to set out how the council will respond when landlords do not meet legal responsibilities, and how decisions on enforcement should be made in a fair, proportionate and transparent way.
For Norbury, the practical point is simple: residents in privately rented homes, landlords and managing agents should check the council’s official licensing and enforcement information before the autumn changes take effect.
What the council says is changing
According to Croydon Council, around a third of homes in the borough are privately rented. The new enforcement policy sits alongside five-year private-rented-sector licensing schemes due to come into effect on 25 September 2026.
The council says the schemes include selective licensing for privately rented homes in 14 wards, and additional licensing for smaller houses in multiple occupation across the borough.
The Gazette is not giving legal advice. Tenants, landlords and agents should use the council’s own pages to check whether a specific property is affected and what duties apply.
Why this matters locally
Private renting is a significant part of day-to-day housing in Croydon, including around Norbury and neighbouring streets. The council says the policy is part of a wider effort to improve standards, support responsible landlords and protect tenants.
Where landlords do not meet responsibilities, the council says possible steps can range from advice to legal notices, financial penalties or legal action, depending on the circumstances.
What residents can do now
- Tenants can read the council’s official private housing and licensing pages and keep written records of disrepair or safety concerns.
- Landlords and agents can check whether their property is covered by the forthcoming licensing schemes and what evidence or applications may be needed.
- Neighbours concerned about empty or poorly maintained private properties can use official council routes rather than relying on informal reports.
The council’s original update is available on the Croydon Council Newsroom website, and the linked licensing pages should be checked for the latest details before any action is taken.
Source: Croydon Council Newsroom.