ARE YOU AWARE OF THE HIDDEN DANGER TO YOUR HMO INVESTMENT? ARTICLE 4 COULD BE THE CULPRIT! Article 4 is a change to planning regulations which would mean that ny property that had established use as a single dwelling house(Planning Use Class C3) and an owner wants to change its use to a small HMO […]

What you need to know Rules relating to the management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006′ as well as the 29 categories within the HHSRS scheme, apply. The rules can be complicated and because all HMO’s are set up differently, no one rule applies to all. Responsibility of ensuring safety of tenants rests […]

Become a smarter Landlord – Become a smarter Landlord – Your local council will have regulatory enforcement officers and are proactively targeting HMO’s. Their main aim is to improve housing standards within the HMO sector. It is vital you know that even if you have a current licence for your HMO you still need to […]

WHAT HMO LEGISLATION APPLIES TO MY PROPERTY? As a HMO, you’re governed by two sets of rules under two regulation bodies. One is to satisfy (The Housing Act 2004)-The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations 2006.  This is enforced by the local council. The second one is, the Fire Services’ Order, 2005 (FSO Order), […]

Am I a HMO (house in multiple occupation)? If you have 3 or more people (that are NOT related to each other) and they share the same amenities (i.e. Kitchen) then you ARE A HMO, irrespective of the number of floor levels you have, and irrespective if they have a single tenancy agreement, or are […]

WHAT IS THE LAW ON HMO FIRE SAFETY? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, came into effect and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law. HMOs’ are covered by the Regulatory Reform Order, in common parts, (e.g stairs, corridors, shared kitchens, bathrooms and shared lounges etc).  As well as this HMO’s also have […]

COMMON MISTAKES IN HMOS Under guidance given by government for HMOs can be very complicated, as all HMOs are set up differently.  Some common misconceptions, interpretations and wrong advice given by builders and architects or internet downlaods have resulted in HMO’s to be non-complaint. Have you ensured there are quick release locks fitted to BS8621 on all […]