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House in multiple occupation (HMO) licence
Summary
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If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupation (HMO), you may require a licence from your local authority
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House in multiple occupation (HMO) licence
| Licence summary |
If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupation (HMO), you may require a licence from your local authority |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Applications must be made to the local housing authority.
A fee may be charged.
You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence |
| Regulation Summary |
A summary of the eligibility criteria for 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
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| 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 63 calendar days, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below |
| Apply online (You will need Version 9 (or higher) of Adobe Reader) |
Apply for a house in multiple occupation licence
Tell us about a change to your existing house in multiple occupation licence
Renew house in multiple occupation licence |
| Failed Application Redress |
Please contact the Local Authority in the first instance.
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 the 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 |
Complaints about noise, odours, dust and drainage |
| Trade Associations |
British Property Federation (BPF)
National Federation of Property Professionals |
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Last updated on: 04 November 2010 | Date of next review: 04 November 2011
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