Tag: HMO licence

Tenants told how to challenge landlords with rent repayment orders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 11

The government has released guidance for tenants on challenging landlords through rent repayment orders. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords...

Firm warns of council bureaucracy as landlord fined £5,000 over minor mistake

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9th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

A legal expert has accused councils of using “bureaucracy as a weapon to generate enforcement revenue” after a landlord was...

Help with refused HMO licence?

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12th November 2025, 5 months ago | 4

Hi, I have a property in County Durham with a previously granted HMO licence to a leaseholder on a corporate...

HMOs in England sell for up to 50% above average house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) in England are selling for significantly higher prices than standard homes, offering substantial profits for...

Is the EU standard fire blanket suitable for my HMO?

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24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi, I own a shared flat occupied by 3 people (twins plus friend) in Inner London that has now become...

Agent advice creates HMO licensing pickle?

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13th March 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello, I have been using an agent to let out a property as a four bed HMO so not needing...

Navigating a dispute with council over HMO Licensing?

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15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, recently, I found myself in a frustrating situation with Brent Council regarding the licensing of a property I rent...

HMO licences hit record highs across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The number of HMO licences issued in England surged to 27,177 last year, according to data firm Searchland. Since the...

Help with HMO selective licence

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2nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hello, I own an ex LA flat which I have rented to a group of 3 students since 2016. I...

Counting the cost: Council’s exorbitant charges for HMOs!

Author: Readers Question

18th January 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Hello, I am expressing my concern regarding the local council charges for HMO licensing fees. I own a 5-bedroom flat...

How many lodgers are allowed before HMO registration becomes necessary?

Author: Readers Question

21st July 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, my London Borough is keen on licensing all HMOs. I live in a four-bedroom (now four-bathroom) house on my...

HMO licence questions under caution?

Author: Readers Question

13th February 2023, 3 years ago | 45

I’ve been very foolish. During a time of family stress, I allowed a couple, at viewing, who then became a...

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HMO raid uncovered 15 tenants living in a filthy flat

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Fifteen people were found living in an overcrowded and unlicensed house in multiple occupation raised by a team of police...

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2,000 student landlords warned over ‘poor’ standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2012, 14 years ago | 2

More than 2,000 Oxford landlords have had warning letters from the city council about repairs to carry out under the...

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Landlord jailed after mum and daughter die in arson blaze

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2012, 14 years ago | 1

HMO landlord Lookman Adeyemi has been jailed for four months and ordered to pay £10,000 costs after admitting flouting fire...

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Landlord fined £1,000 after HMO licensing mix-up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2012, 14 years ago | 1

A landlord who told a court he misunderstood shared house rules was fined £1,000 for failing to licence his property...

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HMO landlords wait for article 4 test case

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2012, 14 years ago | 2

As councils across the country ramp up their campaign against student landlords and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), the Residential...

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Article 4 Directions – Different Perspective

Author: Richard Jones

20th March 2012, 14 years ago | 1

On the 12th January, Councillor Jeremy Moulton set out the Southampton perspective in relation to Article 4 Directions taking away...

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Landlords blamed for buying up family homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Councillors are blaming student landlords for a shortage of affordable homes for families that is ‘distorting’ the housing market. Now,...

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HMO landlords fined £11,000 for mismanaging properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Two landlords were fined £11,000 for breaking house in multiple occupation management rules. After the successful prosecutions, Newport City Council,...