Multiple occupancy homes

A House in Multiple Occupation, HMO, is a house or flat which is occupied by more than one household sharing either a:

Toilet
Wash basin
Shower or bath
Cooking facilities.

We carry out proactive inspections of HMOs of three or more storeys. If conditions are not up to standard, the landlord or owner is required to improve them. We also offer advice to owners of HMOs on acceptable standards, including means of escape in case of fire.

Basic guide to homes in multiple occupation
	Infomation relating to standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation, including our Basic Guide to HMOs

Homes in multiple occupation management regulations
	Summary of the management regulations for Homes in Multiple Occupation

Licensing of Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
	Information relating to the Housing Act 2004 and leaflet for landlords explaining the new licensing of Homes in Multiple Occupation

Contacts - Multiple occupancy homes
	Contact the Private Sector Housing team.

Landlord Accreditation Scheme
	Information about the landlord accreditation scheme and the Student Housing Accreditation Scheme

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