Houses in multiple occupancy (HMO's) licence

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 
• the management arrangements are satisfactory 

*in deciding whether someone is fit and proper, the Council will take into account:

• any previous convictions relating to violence, sexual offences, drugs and fraud; 
• contraventions of any laws relating to housing, public health or landlord and tenant issues;
• any convictions for unlawful discrimination; 
• previous HMO licence refusals;
• training and qualifications through professional bodies and/or landlord accreditation schemes.

Last updated: 06/04/2021 12:37