Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's)

In this section

  1. What is a HMO?
  2. Mandatory Licensing
  3. HMO Standards
  4. Fire Safety for HMO's
  5. Fees and charges
  6. Applying for a HMO Licence
  7. Planning Rules for HMO's
  8. HMO Enforcement
  9. HMO Register
  10. Report an Unlicensed HMO
  11. Reporting a disrepair in HMO
  12. Varying a HMO license
  13. Buying and selling a HMO
  14. Revoking a HMO licence
  15. FAQ's - houses in multiple occupation

Revoking a HMO licence

A HMO licence can be revoked under section 70 of the Housing Act 2004, when the council deems this necessary.

We may revoke a licence for the following reasons:

  • Where the authority considers that the licence holder has committed a serious breach of a licence condition or where there have been repeated breaches of such a condition.
  • Where the authority considers that the licence holder is no longer a fit and proper person.
  • Where the authority considers that the property is no longer suitable to be used as a HMO.