HMO Licensing: What Landlords Need to Know in 2024

If you own a property occupied by three or more people forming more than one household, you almost certainly need an HMO licence. Failing to obtain one can result in fines of up to £30,000 and a rent repayment order from your tenants.

What is an HMO?

A House in Multiple Occupation is defined as a property rented out by at least three people who are not from the same household but share facilities such as a bathroom or kitchen. This is sometimes called a "house share".

Types of HMO licence

There are two main types:

• Mandatory licensing – required for properties with five or more occupants from more than one household.
• Additional licensing – required in areas where the local council has extended licensing to smaller HMOs.

How Resource Housing can help

Our property management service handles the full licensing process on your behalf, from initial application to renewal. We stay up to date with local authority requirements across Birmingham and beyond, so you never have to worry about compliance.

Contact us today to discuss how we can manage your HMO portfolio.