Guidance Note: HMOs and Licensing (England)

This Guidance on HMOs and Licensing of Private Rented Properties (England) provides landlords with an overview of the key issues surrounding the management and licensing of HMOs and other private rented properties in England.  

The Guidance, updated to reflect the regulation changes ( applicable to England only), covers following topics:

• Brief definitions of  HMO and large HMOs
• Licensing requirements of large HMOs
• Additional licensing requirements of HMOs
• Selective licensing
• The process of applying for a licence 
• Planning law consideration
• An overview of requirements set out in The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 ( including Fire Safety)
• Additional Considerations for Landlords with HMOs
• Minimum room size requirements
• Household waste obligations
• Enforcement procedures

 The Guidance also directs landlords to the letters and notices in this subfolder.

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