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What is HMO?

A House in Multiple Occupation is:

• An entire house or flat which is let to 3 or more tenants who form 2 or more households and who share aminities
• A house which has been converted into bedsits or other non-self-contained accommodation and which is let to 3 or more tenants who form two or more households and who share amenities
• A converted house which contains one or more flats which are not self contained and which is occupied by 3 or more tenants who form two or more households
• A building which is converted into self-contained flats if the conversion did not meet the standards of the 1991 Building Regulations and more than one-third of the flats are let on short-term tenancies
• In order to be an HMO the property must be used as the tenants' only or main residence and it should be used solely or mainly to house tenants. Properties let to students and migrant workers will be treated as their only or main residence and the same will apply to properties which are used as domestic refuges

How does it affect me?

If your property is classed as an HMO you may need to apply for a HMO license. From 1st July 2006 you could face a fine of up to £20,000 and / or your property could be placed under a management order.

The proposed licence holder and any manager of the property must be:

• A fit and proper person
• The most appropriate person to hold the licence

And the HMO property must:

• Meet proper management standards
• Be reasonably suitable, or can be made suitable, for occupation by the number of tenants allowed under the licence with at least the minimum prescribed standards of amenities and facilities