Purpose
This article explains what licence expiry dates mean, how long licences usually last, and how expiry affects compliance in Kamma Suite.
What you’ll learn
In this article, you’ll learn:
How long property licences typically last
What happens when a licence expires
How Kamma Suite monitors licence expiry dates
How long licences usually last
Most property licences are granted for up to five years.
However, some licences may have a shorter duration, at the local authority's discretion.
Always check the specific expiry date shown for each property and ensure you've added this to the property in Kamma Suite via the Licence Management section of the Property page.
Why licence expiry matters
Expired licences are non-compliant
If a licence expires:
The property becomes Non-compliant
The property may be subject to enforcement action
This can include penalties such as:
A financial fine
A Rent Repayment Order
Licences must be renewed to stay compliant
If the licensing scheme is still active:
An expiring licence must be renewed before it expires
This avoids a period of non-compliance
If a licence is not renewed in time, the property will be treated as unlicensed until a valid licence is in place.
Note: Kamma considers properties with an in-progress licence application compliant as penalties won't be issued during this time. You can log an in-progress application in the Licence Management section of the Property page.
How Kamma Suite handles expiry dates
Kamma Suite automatically tracks the licence expiry dates you’ve provided.
Expiry dates are continuously monitored
As soon as a licence expires, the property is immediately marked as Non-compliant
This ensures your compliance view is always up to date.