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What is a HMO?
AM I A HMO? (House in Multiple Occupation)
If you have 3 or 4 people (that are NOT related to each other) and they share the same amenities (i.e. Kitchen) then you ARE A HMO.
So for example, if you own or a manage a normal terraced house let out to 3 or 4 unrelated students/professionals who share a kitchen.
It is a HMO, irrespective of the number of floors in the building and irrespective if they are on a single or joint tenancy agreement.
If you have 5 or more unrelated tenants that sit within a property as above you are a HMO, and fall under the Mandatory Licencing Scheme.
THE LEGAL DEFINITION
Under the Housing Act 2004, if you let a property which is one of the following types, it is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO):
An entire house or flat which is let to 3 or more tenants who form 2 or more households and who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
Some council boroughs have announced “Additional Licensing” scheme. This means ALL 3 and 4 bedroom type HMO’s will require a HMO licence. HMO licensing used to only apply to 5 or more
unrelated occupants (that share a facility). It is an offence if you do not comply with these
regulations.
The main aim to introduce an additional licencing scheme is to ensure safety standards are conformed
to and appropriate management, maintenance and fire precautions are met,
and thus a HMO licence fee is paid.
What is a HMO?
AM I A HMO? (House in Multiple Occupation)
If you have 3 or 4 people (that are NOT related to each other) and they share the same amenities (i.e. Kitchen) then you ARE A HMO.
So for example, if you own or a manage a normal terraced house let out to 3 or 4 unrelated students/professionals who share a kitchen.
It is a HMO, irrespective of the number of floors in the building and irrespective if they are on a single or joint tenancy agreement.
THE LEGAL DEFINITION
Under the Housing Act 2004, if you let a property which is one of the following types, it is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO):
An entire house or flat which is let to 3 or more tenants who form 2 or more households and who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.
Some council boroughs have announced “Additional Licensing” scheme. This means ALL 3 and 4 bedroom type HMO’s will require a HMO licence. HMO licensing used to only apply to 5 or more
unrelated occupants (that share a facility). It is an offence if you do not comply with these
regulations.
The main aim to introduce an additional licencing scheme is to ensure safety standards are conformed
to and appropriate management, maintenance and fire precautions are met,
and thus a HMO licence fee is paid.
What does this mean for landlords & managing agents?
If you are a HMO and fall within the Additional licencing scheme you must adhere to HMO safety standards and fire safety management requirements. Management standards for HMO’s include;
Adhere to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – Enforced by the Fire & Rescue Service.
Adhere to The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupations (England) Regulations 2006
Adhere to HHSRS- Housing Health & Safety Rating System – Enforced by a local council.
Council will require all licensable HMO’s in your area to have a Fire Risk Assessment. This needs to be performed by a competent person, and “competency” may have to be proven to an Enforcement Officer, or in Court.
To identify Hazard-based evaluation within your HMO. Each hazard has a weighting which will help determine whether the property is rated as having category 1 (serious) or category 2 (other).
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With the current speed of regulation & new HMO legalisation, our professional team will provide you with clear guidance together with practical and economical solutions, for your HMO property so get in touch with us today for a FREE no obligation chat.
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