Requirements

There are certain requirements that must be met when a property is licensed. Briefly the requirements for licensing are that:

• Each individual licensable Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is licensed
• There are adequate amenities and the house is not overcrowded
• The licensee is a 'fit and proper person'. In general terms this is a person who has complied with housing and related legislation, is competent to manage the property and has the resources to do it
• Electrical appliances are safe
• Furniture/furnishings are safe
• Landlord gas appliances are safe
• Fire alarm systems are maintained
• A copy of a 'written statement of the terms' of occupation is provided to the occupiers
• The HMO will be properly managed
• Other requirements may also be specified
• The licence holder will take steps to minimise anti-social behaviour

More information on the licence conditions is available below:

Property licence [68KB]

Anti-social behaviour code of practice for landlords [22.9KB]

Applications

We aim to approve your application, within eight weeks, once it is complete. A complete application consists of:

• Application forms
• Electrical safety certificate
• Gas safety certificate*
• Portable equipment certificate*
• Fire alarm certificate*
• Emergency lighting certificate*
• The relevant fee

*Documents are only required in appropriate cases. Please contact the licensing team if you need further clarification.

For information relating to HMO licensing fees and discounts please visit our cost page.