Do I Need an HMO Licence? A Guide to Mandatory and Additional Licensing
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property rented out by at least three people who form more than one household and share facilities such as a bathroom or kitchen. If you let a property that meets this definition, you may need an HMO licence from your local authority. Operating an unlicensable HMO is […]
Selective Licensing: Which Areas Require a Licence?
Selective licensing allows local authorities to require all privately rented properties in designated areas to be licensed — not just HMOs. Conditions for selective licensing include: low housing demand, anti-social behaviour, poor property conditions, high migration, deprivation, or high crime. Schemes covering more than 20% of the area need Secretary of State approval. Licence conditions […]
HMO Licensing: Mandatory vs Additional Schemes Explained
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property occupied by three or more people from two or more separate households who share facilities. HMOs are subject to specific licensing requirements. Mandatory licensing applies to HMOs occupied by five or more people from two or more households. Additional licensing schemes are discretionary and can be […]