Private renting and Simple Lets for landlords

HMOs information for landlords

If you want to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) you will need a licence from the Council. An HMO is sometimes called a ‘house share’. It is a legal requirement for an HMO to be licensed. Failure to do so can result in civil penalty notices of up to £30,000 per offence, or a prosecution and possible prison sentence.

It is also an offence if you have a licence but do not comply with the conditions of that licence. Tenants can make a claim for a rent repayment order and claim back any rent paid during the period when a property that should have been licensed was not.

To apply or renew your HMO license, use the button below: 

HMOs applications and renewals