Houses in Multiple Occupation and Rented Property Licensing
The selection of up-to-date, professionally drafted templates below will assist residential landlords and their agents who let and manage houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in England. These templates and documents are suitable for use in England only.
Key Changes Under The Renters Rights Act
Under the forthcoming Renters Rights Act, the way HMO tenancies operate will change significantly:
- Fixed terms tenancies will no longer be permitted. All new HMO tenancies will become periodic from the outset.
- Section 21 'No fault' evictions will be abolished
- Landlords can rely on strengthened Section 8 grounds for possession
These changes mean landlords and agents will need to review their tenancy agreements and manage procedures to ensure compliance.
Compliance and Best Practice
While these templates provide a solid legal framework, landlords and agents must continue to comply with all other requirements for letting and managing HMOs under housing law. This includes ensuring that:
- The property meets all relevant licensing requirements
- Fire safety, gas safety, and electrical safety obligations are met
- Health and safety, waste disposal, and tenant management duties are observed in accordance with HMO regulations
Detailed guidance on the licensing and management of HMOs and other private rented properties is available on the government website (Renting out your property: Landlord responsibilities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
About The Templates
Each document is drafted using plain English and is designed to be easy to understand. Where it is necessary to use legal terms an explanation in plain English is included.
Landlords should refer to the Guidance on HMOs and Licensing (England) for an overview of the key compliance requirements for landlords.
The HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Furnished House or HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished House, there are also options available for HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Furnished Flat or HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished Flat. Landlords can also select from a range of HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Furnished Bedsit (Rent Exclusive of Outgoings), HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished Bedsit (Rent Inclusive of Outgoings). These agreements provide the main tenancy terms and tenant covenants.
The HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement Guarantee and Indemnity helps landlords obtain security from guarantors.
Landlords can access a range of compliance letters such as HMO Landlord/Manager’s Contact Information for Tenant (England), Letter for HMO Tenant on Occupiers Duties (England), Letter to HMO Occupier Providing Fire Safety Instructions & Fire Door Instructions (England), and HMO Landlord Health and Safety Policy.
The documents are constructed In Word format and can be customised to meet your requirements. Please click on the links below to view details.
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Furnished House
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Furnished Flat
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished House
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished Flat
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Furnished Bedsit (Rent Exclusive of Outgoings)
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Furnished Bedsit (Rent Inclusive of Outgoings)
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished Bedsit (Rent Exclusive of Outgoings)
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – Unfurnished Bedsit (Rent Inclusive of Outgoings)
- HMO Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement Guarantee and Indemnity
- Guidance Note: HMOs and Licensing (England)
- Letter to HMO Occupier Providing Manager’s Contact Details (England)
- Notice to Display in HMO Setting Out Manager’s Contact Details (England)
- Letter Sending HMO Gas Test Certificate to Local Housing Authority (England)
- Notice for Display in HMO: Occupiers Duties (England)
- Letter to Tenant in HMO: Occupiers Duties (England)
- Letter to HMO Occupier Providing Fire Safety Instructions & Fire Door Instructions (England)
- Example of HMO Fire Safety Information to Be Provided to Tenant
- Rubbish and Recycling Policy for Occupiers (England)
- HMO Landlord Health & Safety Policy
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