HMO Fact Sheet

A licence must be granted if the Council is satisfied that:

• the HMO is reasonably suitable for occupation by the number of persons permitted under the licence (The Licensing (HMOs and Other Houses) Regulations 2006 Sch 2)
• the licence holder is a fit and proper person 
• the proposed licence holder is the most appropriate person to hold the licence 
• the proposed manager, if not the licence holder, is fit and proper; and
• the proposed management arrangements are satisfactory, including that the person involved in the management of the house is competent and the funding for management is suitable.