HMO licence questions under caution?
I’ve been very foolish. During a time of family stress, I allowed a couple, at viewing, who then became a couple and a friend when we started the paperwork, to rent a lovely 2-bed flat.
I am 6 months into the 12-month tenancy. I have had letters from the HMO licensing, yes we are article 4, then planning and now I have had a 4-page email with a series of questions regarding all of my properties that I have to answer under CAUTION !!!
I have had my HMO inspection which was mainly satisfactory other than improving the smoke alarms and 2 door seals.
How far could this go? Does anyone have any similar experience? Should I seek representation? All other properties of mine are within regulation.
I am feeling aggrieved, but acknowledge my huge mistake.
I am a good landlord with a high standard of properties. I’m finding this very intrusive and onerous, and my health is suffering.
Any advice on how to deal with this?
My tenants are nice people and have indicated that they would consider surrendering the tenancy for alternative accommodation…for which I would have to help them financially of course.
Many thanks,
Sarah
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Member Since January 2023 - Comments: 15
12:49 AM, 22nd February 2023, About 3 years ago
Its all about law unless tenancy specified the 2 people only, your stuck.
Always make out selling and give notice at end if tenancy, saying not being rolled on.
Member Since February 2023 - Comments: 2
7:15 AM, 25th February 2023, About 3 years ago
I have my own few rental property (including HMO). I am also running a fully managed service for other landlords. This includes right from getting the tenants to eviction, if required. This is apart from all compliances including HMO licenses.
Recently, I have tenants evicted through Court procedures.
Please let me know if you need my help.
Regards
Vinod
Member Since March 2023 - Comments: 1
9:29 PM, 4th March 2023, About 3 years ago
Hi
I am new to this website but I have a question.
I want to convert my 4 bedroom, 3 story house into HMO. Do I need to add emergency light in my house?( I live in the same house as well)
Can anyone suggest a company which good and cheap for regular Maintenance of below services?
Emergency Light certificate
Valid EICR
Fire Alarm report
Fire Risk Assessment
PAT certificate
Thanks in advance
Member Since February 2023 - Comments: 2
11:57 PM, 4th March 2023, About 3 years ago
I have my own HMO property and also running complete property management including HMO licensing, rental and eviction (if applicable). Call me on 07969827979 to discuss
Member Since October 2022 - Comments: 402
9:19 AM, 5th March 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Aakash Desai at 04/03/2023 – 21:29
Yes, you will need emergency lighting, if you retain possession of the hallway then you will need to comply with the regulatory reform order (fire safety) with a log of inspections enforcemed by the fir brigade. You may need planning consent, and mandatory licensing by the council. (It would only take 1 tenant to move his girlfriend in without your knowledge or consent and you would have problems line the op)