House in multiple occupation HMO - Revision history

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Editor at 12:38, 4 June 2021

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	* Core and cluster accommodation.		* Core and cluster accommodation.
		+	* Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
	* Hostel.		* Hostel.
	* Housing Act 1996.		* Housing Act 1996.

Editor at 17:28, 29 March 2021

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	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
	* Private-rented sector regulations.		* Private-rented sector regulations.
		+	* Property Chamber First tier Tribunal FTT.
	* Sui generis.		* Sui generis.
	* Types of building.		* Types of building.

Designing Buildings at 06:14, 19 October 2020

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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licensing-of-houses-in-multiple-occupation-in-england-a-guide-for-landlords-and-managers Guide for landlords and managers who manage HMOs.]		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licensing-of-houses-in-multiple-occupation-in-england-a-guide-for-landlords-and-managers Guide for landlords and managers who manage HMOs.]

−	[[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:~~Planning_permission~~]] [[Category:~~Property_law~~]] [[Category:~~Standards_/_measurements~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Standard~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]]

Editor at 17:34, 5 August 2019

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	* Permitted development.		* Permitted development.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
		+	* Private-rented sector regulations.
	* Sui generis.		* Sui generis.
	* Types of building.		* Types of building.
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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licensing-of-houses-in-multiple-occupation-in-england-a-guide-for-landlords-and-managers Guide for landlords and managers who manage HMOs.]		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licensing-of-houses-in-multiple-occupation-in-england-a-guide-for-landlords-and-managers Guide for landlords and managers who manage HMOs.]

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]]	+	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]

Designing Buildings at 06:50, 12 April 2019

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	* Housing Act 1996.		* Housing Act 1996.
	* Housing Act 2004.		* Housing Act 2004.
		+	* Houses In Multiple Occupation Act (NI) 2016.
	* Licensing buildings.		* Licensing buildings.
	* Minimum room size.		* Minimum room size.
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	* Use class.		* Use class.

−	== External references ==	+	= External references =

	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licensing-of-houses-in-multiple-occupation-in-england-a-guide-for-landlords-and-managers Guide for landlords and managers who manage HMOs.]		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licensing-of-houses-in-multiple-occupation-in-england-a-guide-for-landlords-and-managers Guide for landlords and managers who manage HMOs.]

	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]]		[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]]

Designing Buildings at 12:13, 1 October 2018

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−	[[File:Students2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Students2.jpg\|link=File:Students2.jpg]]

	= Overview =		= Overview =
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	Previously, only 'large HMOs' (i.e. those of more than three storeys and with five or more people forming at least two households) had to be licensed by the local housing authority. This threshold was removed by the new rules, extending the mandatory licensing of HMOs to smaller properties.		Previously, only 'large HMOs' (i.e. those of more than three storeys and with five or more people forming at least two households) had to be licensed by the local housing authority. This threshold was removed by the new rules, extending the mandatory licensing of HMOs to smaller properties.

−	This is expected to increase the ~~amount~~ of HMOs needing to be licensed from around 64,000 to 160,000. The government said the new rules would raise housing standards for tenants, in addition to new rules setting minimum size requirements for HMO bedrooms to tackle rogue landlords and overcrowding. However, the National Landlords Association (NLA) warned that tenants could face eviction or rent increases as a result of certification costs to landlords.	+	This is expected to increase the number of HMOs needing to be licensed from around 64,000 to 160,000. The government said the new rules would raise housing standards for tenants, in addition to new rules setting minimum size requirements for HMO bedrooms to tackle rogue landlords and overcrowding. However, the National Landlords Association (NLA) warned that tenants could face eviction or rent increases as a result of certification costs to landlords.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Editor at 10:48, 1 October 2018

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−	According to ~~gov~~.uk, a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is:	+	[[File:Students2.jpg]]
		+
		+	= Overview =
		+
		+	According to Gov.uk, a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is:

	{\|		{\|
−	\| … a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘household’ (e.g. a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It’s sometimes called a ‘house share’.	+	\| … a property rented out by at least three people who are not from one ‘household’ (e.g. a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It’s sometimes called a ‘house share’.
	\|}		\|}

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	* Tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities.		* Tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities.

−	Landlords must have a licence from the local authority if they are renting out a ~~large~~ HMO. A licence is valid for up to five years. Unlimited fines can be imposed where an HMO is not licensed.	+	Landlords must have a licence from the local authority if they are renting out a HMO. A licence is valid for up to five years. Unlimited fines can be imposed where an HMO is not licensed.

	Landlords must:		Landlords must:
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	The council may add other conditions when they consider an application. If landlords disagree with any conditions they can appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal.		The council may add other conditions when they consider an application. If landlords disagree with any conditions they can appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal.

−	~~Smaller~~ HMOs ~~may still need a licence depending on~~ the ~~area~~. ~~This is typically required where the local authority considers~~ that ~~a significant proportion of a landlord~~'~~s or manager~~'~~s HMOs are being poorly managed. Landlords should check with the local authority~~.	+	HMOs (described as ‘houses in multiple paying occupation’) fall within the sui generis planning use class. ‘Sui generis’ buildings are those that do not fall within any particular use class. The Latin term 'sui generis' means ‘of its own kind’.

−	HMOs (described as ‘houses in multiple paying occupation’) fall within the sui generis planning use class. ‘Sui generis’ buildings are those that do not fall within any particular use class. The Latin term 'sui generis' means ‘of its own kind’. See Sui generis for more information.	+	See Sui generis for more information.

	Minimum room sizes and other restrictions apply to HMOs. See Minimum room size for more information.		Minimum room sizes and other restrictions apply to HMOs. See Minimum room size for more information.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Updates =
		+
		+	In October 2018, following legislation introduced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in September 2018, new rules came into force affecting landlords of HMOs.
		+
		+	Previously, only 'large HMOs' (i.e. those of more than three storeys and with five or more people forming at least two households) had to be licensed by the local housing authority. This threshold was removed by the new rules, extending the mandatory licensing of HMOs to smaller properties.
		+
		+	This is expected to increase the amount of HMOs needing to be licensed from around 64,000 to 160,000. The government said the new rules would raise housing standards for tenants, in addition to new rules setting minimum size requirements for HMO bedrooms to tackle rogue landlords and overcrowding. However, the National Landlords Association (NLA) warned that tenants could face eviction or rent increases as a result of certification costs to landlords.

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* Core and cluster accommodation.		* Core and cluster accommodation.

Editor at 13:58, 5 June 2018

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	* Hostel.		* Hostel.
	* Housing Act 1996.		* Housing Act 1996.
		+	* Housing Act 2004.
	* Licensing buildings.		* Licensing buildings.
	* Minimum room size.		* Minimum room size.

Editor at 11:31, 5 June 2018

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	{\|		{\|
−	\|… a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘household’ (eg a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It’s sometimes called a ‘house share’.	+	\| … a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘household’ (e.g. a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It’s sometimes called a ‘house share’.
	\|}		\|}

	An HMO is defined as ‘large’ if:		An HMO is defined as ‘large’ if:

−	* It is rented to 5 or more people who form more than 1 household.	+	* It is rented to five or more people who form more than one household.
−	* It is at least 3 storeys high.	+	* It is at least three storeys high.
	* Tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities.		* Tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities.

−	Landlords must have a licence from the local authority if they are renting out a large HMO. A licence is valid for up to 5 years. Unlimited fines can be imposed where an HMO is not licensed.	+	Landlords must have a licence from the local authority if they are renting out a large HMO. A licence is valid for up to five years. Unlimited fines can be imposed where an HMO is not licensed.

	Landlords must:		Landlords must:

	* Ensure the house is suitable for the number of occupants (size and facilities).		* Ensure the house is suitable for the number of occupants (size and facilities).
−	* Ensure the manager of the house is considered to be ‘fit and proper’ (ie there is no criminal record, or breach of landlord laws or code of practice).	+	* Ensure the manager of the house is considered to be ‘fit and proper’ (i.e. there is no criminal record, or breach of landlord laws or code of practice).
	* Send the council an updated gas safety certificate every year.		* Send the council an updated gas safety certificate every year.
	* Install and maintain smoke alarms.		* Install and maintain smoke alarms.
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	The council may add other conditions when they consider an application. If landlords disagree with any conditions they can appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal.		The council may add other conditions when they consider an application. If landlords disagree with any conditions they can appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal.

−	Smaller ~~HMO’s~~ may still need a licence depending on the area. This is typically required where the local authority considers that a significant proportion of a landlord's or manager's ~~HMO's~~ are being poorly managed. Landlords should check with the local authority.	+	Smaller HMOs may still need a licence depending on the area. This is typically required where the local authority considers that a significant proportion of a landlord's or manager's HMOs are being poorly managed. Landlords should check with the local authority.

−	~~HMO’s~~ (described as ‘houses in multiple paying occupation’) fall within the ~~Sui~~ generis planning use class. ‘Sui generis’ buildings are those that do not fall within any particular use class. The Latin term 'sui generis' means ‘of its own kind’. See ~~sui~~ generis for more information.	+	HMOs (described as ‘houses in multiple paying occupation’) fall within the sui generis planning use class. ‘Sui generis’ buildings are those that do not fall within any particular use class. The Latin term 'sui generis' means ‘of its own kind’. See Sui generis for more information.

−	Minimum room sizes and other restrictions apply to ~~HMO’s~~. See Minimum room size for more information.	+	Minimum room sizes and other restrictions apply to HMOs. See Minimum room size for more information.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	* Core and cluster accommodation.		* Core and cluster accommodation.
	* Hostel.		* Hostel.
		+	* Housing Act 1996.
	* Licensing buildings.		* Licensing buildings.
	* Minimum room size.		* Minimum room size.