A Local Authority will apply the rules of Section 66 of the Housing Act 2004 to determine if someone meets the requirements of a ‘Fit and Proper Person’. A HMO Landlord must not have any of the convictions; Any offences of fraud Any offences related to dishonesty Offences of violence Drugs offences Unlawful discrimination in …
It is a criminal offence to rent and manage property as an HMO without an adequate licence. This is subject to Section 72 of the Housing Act 2004. If a Landlord is found guilty of running a licensable HMO without a licence, they can be fined up to £20,000 and can be made subject to …
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All Local Authorities must take the following factors in to consideration when deciding upon whether to grant a HMO license: Is the property in question suitable for the number of tenants Is the Landlord a ‘fit and proper person’ to be managing a HMO. Are the shared facilities suitable for the number of tenants It …
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The shortage in available affordable housing has seen a trend in landlords renting every available space to tenants desperate for affordable living accommodation. This brought about great risks with fire safety standards, overcrowding and poor inadequate shared facilities. By introducing HMO licensing, the Government and Local Authorities hope to raise standards in available affordable housing.
Step 1 – We’ll meet with you at your property to undertake a full assessment to the same high standards as the Local Authority. Step 2 – We’ll produce a comprehensive list of all the works your property requires to meet current HMO guidelines. Step 3 – We provide you with a full costing for …
To apply for a HMO licence you would need to contact your local authority. Before applying for any type of HMO licence you should first consider if your property meets the requirement levels that all HMO landlords need to meet. Failure to comply with HMO license conditions can result in prosecution. If you are unsure …
If you are looking to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in England or Wales you should contact your local authority to see what rules apply in your area. If your property has more than 5 rooms then you are automatically required to have a licence regardless of the geographical …
The term ‘HMO’ stands for House of Multiple Occupation or House in Multiple Occupancy and has also been referred to as a ‘house share’. An ‘HMO’ is any property with the following combination(s) of tenants; 3 or more tenants with shared facilities like a bathroom or kitchen Or more than 1 household A ‘household’ is defined …