Do I need an HMO licence?
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Do I need an HMO licence? In England you need a mandatory HMO licence if 5 or more people, forming 2 or more households, live there and share facilities, under rules in force since 1 October 2018. Councils can also license smaller lets. A property where at least 3 tenants live, forming more than one household, and share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen. A household is a single person or members of the same family living together, including couples. Not a mandatory one, because that starts at 5 people. Your council may still require a licence under an additional or selective licensing scheme, so check with them before you let. A maximum of 5 years. You need a separate licence for each HMO and must renew before it runs out. The council sets the fee. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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Do I need an HMO licence? In England you need a mandatory HMO licence if 5 or more people, forming 2 or more households, live there and share facilities, under rules in force since 1 October 2018. Councils can also license smaller lets. A property where at least 3 tenants live, forming more than one household, and share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen. A household is a single person or members of the same family living together, including couples. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.
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