Evidence of Legal Occupancy

Why this matters for your registration

•CQC uses this evidence to confirm that you are lawfully entitled to operate from the address included in your application.
•It also helps show that your proposed premises are appropriate for how the service will be managed.
•If the occupancy evidence is missing, unclear or inconsistent, it can delay or weaken your registration application.

•Current title deeds if you own the premises, a tenancy agreement if you rent it, or a licence agreement if you occupy under licence.
•Written permission from the landlord, mortgage provider or owner where you do not fully own the property.
•Permission that specifically confirms the premises can be used for the type of care service you intend to operate.
•Signed and dated written approval where CQC requires additional permission from the property owner.
•Premises details that match the address and service information elsewhere in your CQC application.
•Clear evidence that the location is a real physical operating address rather than a virtual office or unsupported PO Box.

•Make sure your occupancy evidence is current and valid when you submit the application.
•Check that any landlord or owner permission clearly refers to your proposed care service, not just general business use.
•Avoid using virtual office arrangements or documents that do not prove the right to operate from the location.
•Keep the occupancy details consistent with your premises, planning and safety documents.

Need help?

We can help you review whether your occupancy evidence is suitable, complete and consistent with the rest of your registration documents.