Understanding and navigating the complexities of House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing is vital for landlords, as it ensures compliance, maintains property standards, and avoids substantial financial and legal penalties.
Yuno offers comprehensive support designed to streamline the entire process, enabling you to effectively secure and maintain your HMO licence.
There are multiple definitions of an HMO, depending on which country you are in.
England and Wales
254 HMOs, which means that if your property is rented to 3 or more tenants from more than one household, who share essential facilities.
257 HMOs, which means buildings that:
It is common to delve into the complexities of proving that a converted building meets the relevant building regulations, which can often be a convoluted and costly process.
Scotland
Means that if your property is rented to 3 or more tenants from 3 or more households who share essential facilities.
HMOs are licensable through Local councils in HMO, Additional HMO and Mandatory licensing and sometimes in selective licensing. With this in mind, it is vital to check with your local authority to determine the requirements applicable to your specific property or contact Yuno for support.
To obtain an HMO license, landlords need to comply with several primary conditions:
Note: Measuring space in a bedroom is quite complex. Yuno is here to support you should you need it.
Non-compliance with the aforementioned requirements can result in substantial fines and legal consequences.
By operating an unlicensed HMO, landlords will face severe penalties, including significant fines, eviction bans, and legal consequences. By ensuring compliance, landlords are protected from these risks while also ensuring the safety of their tenants.
Yuno simplified the entire HMO licensing process through our structured approach that includes:
By partnering with Yuno, landlords streamline the licensing process and ensure full compliance.
Non-compliance with Selective Licensing can result in severe consequences, including:
Ensuring compliance not only avoids these penalties but also contributes to maintaining high housing standards and tenant satisfaction.
Yuno offers continuous support to ensure your property remains HMO compliant.
We provide:
Yuno is dedicated to providing ongoing support to ensure that landlords are consistently compliant. This ensures that our clients avoid potential and significant penalties associated with non-compliance.
Understanding and navigating the complex and ever-evolving HMO licensing landscape can be challenging, but with our expert guidance, you are ensured compliance with ease. Contact us today to streamline your HMO licensing process.
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