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HMO guidance and standards
Published: 26 May 2025
Documents
Guidance notes for application for a mandatory house in multiple occupation licence
Document type: Web publication
Bedsit HMO standards
Document type: Web publication
Fee structure for Licensing of Mandatory Houses in Multiple Occupation
Document type: Web publication
Document type: Downloadable file
Document type: Downloadable file
Document type: Downloadable file
Most of the standards for HMOs are set by the government and are minimum requirements. Other standards are given as a guide to what we believe is reasonable for the health and safety of the people living there.
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