HMO legislative info
The Housing Act 2004 has redefined a House in Multiple Occupation
Under the new Housing Act, a HMO is a converted house or a building or part of a building occupied by persons of more than one household. (For a full version of the definition of a HMO, please read Housing Act 2004 or contact the HMO enforcement team at Manchester City Council on 0161 277 1999/1888).
This means that if you let a property to three or more unrelated tenants, the property is a House in Multiple Occupation and will need to meet HMO regulations. (See Safety for details). There is often confusion between HMOs and HMOs which require a mandatory licence.
If you let a property with five or more bedrooms, over three or more stories (including cellar or loft if this forms an integral part of the living space), in which two or more of the tenants are unrelated (i.e. form two or more 'households'), this HMO requires a mandatory licence.
Manchester Student Homes works closely with Local Authorities to ensure that the most up-to-date, comprehensive information on HMO legislation and Licensing is available to our registered landlords. We are always on-hand to give you any further advice you may need.
