Houses in multiple occupation
Houses in multiple occupation (HMO) form a significant
part of the rented housing sector in Peterborough.
The ways in which houses are used for this type of
occupation vary from the traditional bed-sit where each letting
usually has its own kitchen but the occupiers share the bathroom
facilities through room-let type lettings where tenants rent a room
but kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared, including in some
cases a common lounge, to house-share properties where a group of
unrelated people rent the whole house between them and share all
facilities, expenses and liabilities.
A house in multiple occupation must meet certain conditions.
The mandatory licence is a national standard and the local authority has no discretion on this licensing.
Standards for suitability apply to all houses in multiple occupation.
The legislation the applies to houses in multiple occupation and which they are regulated under.
The local council can make a scheme to cover some or all houses in mulitple occupation in some or all of its district.
Houses in Muliple Occupation (HMO) require a licence. Applications can only be accepted on the downloadable HMO Licence Application form, accompanied be the correct fee.