How do I end an unlicensed HMO in Newham?

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9:29 AM, 22nd March 2024, 2 years ago 11

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Hello, any advice is much appreciated. I have an unlicensed HMO in Newham which I need to draw to an end with minimum financial ruin….

I was living there with 2 lodgers. 6 months ago I moved out and another lodger moved in. They are all on lodger agreements – are you understanding that this may complicate things?

I recently started preparing to apply for an HMO additional licence as Newham call them but was alarmed to discover the whole borough has Article 4 Directions in place. So, therefore, the planning permission and the licence would both be rejected.

As I understand it, I need to apply for a Temporary Licence Exemption first, and then evict the tenants?

The tenants are good people but from what I understand I’m basically at their mercy to agree to leave?

Any advice on the procedure and timeline if they didn’t move out would also be appreciated.

Thank you,

Chris

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Anonymous Investor

Member Since February 2024 - Comments: 1

6:13 PM, 24th March 2024, About 2 years ago

Hi, we only started renting our 3 bed house after 2018 and Newham gave us a licence. I’m aware of other people who have received licences for 3 beds (to unrelated tenants) since then so I dont think you need to worry about Art 4 as they are not refusing new licences. If you want to get a feel for it; check with the local estate agents ( a couple that have been there a while and can give you insight include Keatons, Foxtons, Bairstow Eves but there are a load more).

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