| Licence summary |
If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupancy (HMO), you may require a licence from your local authority.
|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Applications must be made to the local housing authority.
HMOs with 5 or 6 persons. First property 500GBP, additional properties 460GBP.
HMOs with 7 or 8 persons. First property 600GBP, additional properties 560GBP.
HMOs with 9+ persons. First property GBP700, additional properties 660GBP.
You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence.
|
| Regulation Summary |
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence
|
| Application Evaluation Process |
Licences will be granted if:
- the house is or can be made suitable for multiple occupation
- the applicant is a fit and proper person and the most appropriate person to hold the licence
- the proposed manager has control of the house, and is a fit and proper person to be the manager
- the management arrangements are satisfactory
|
| Will Tacit Consent Apply? |
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
|
| Apply online |
Apply for a house in multiple occupancy licence
Tell us about a change to your existing house in multiple occupancy licence
|
| Failed Application Redress |
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance on 01484 221870.
You may appeal to a residential property tribunal.
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.
|
| Licence Holder Redress |
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
You may appeal to a residential property tribunal regarding conditions attached to a licence or any decision to vary or revoke a licence.
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.
|
| Consumer Complaint |
If a licence is granted and you wish to appeal against it being granted you may do so to a residential property tribunal within 28 days of the decision being made.
|
| Other Redress |
E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.
|
| Trade Associations |
British Property Federation (BPF)
|
|
National Federation of Property Professionals
|
