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Minimum Standards for S.257 HMOs That Require a Licence (Additional Licensing)
If the local authority in your area decide to designate an area for additional licensing and if, within that area they designate that section 257 HMOs (converted blocks of flats) require a licence, the following minimum standards apply.
Minimum Standards of Licensable Property (NOT s.257 HMO) (England)
The prescribed minimum standards for mandatory bedsit type accommodation are defined in Schedule 3 of the Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006. These Regulations have been amended
Overcrowding & Room Sizes
The legal standards covering overcrowding are contained in the Housing Act 1985 and cover all dwellings.
Understanding Rent Repayment Orders: A Case Study
Explore the first rent repayment order case since Rakusen v Jepson, focusing on the responsibilities of landlords with lodgers in shared houses
Freeholder Win Landmark Service Charge Ruling
A court case concerning landlords and service charges, a landlord fined for renting unlicensed homes, and a landlord's successful claim for damages due to Japanese Knotweed - all legal news and cases for landlords to consider.
Rent Repayment Battle Heads for Supreme Court
Judges involved in a long-running legal battle will have another go at ruling who tenants can take to court to settle a rent repayment order.
130,000 HMOs Breaking Licensing Laws
Landlords are breaking the law by renting out tens of thousands of shared homes without house in multiple occupation licences in London.
Judge Clears Up HMO Licensing Confusion
A judge has settled an argument about the date when a house in multiple occupation is defined as not having a licence.
Cost of HMO Landlord Licences Is a Postcode Lottery
Landlord licences for shared houses in multiple occupation can vary from £55 to £1,150 depending on where the property is located
Councils Warned to Update Selective Licensing Demands
Councils have been warned that some conditions imposed under their selective licensing schemes for landlords may be breaking the law.
HMO Letters Another Financial Blow for Landlords
Landlords are set to receive letters from their mortgage lenders after a change in the legal definition of which houses in multiple occupation require a licence.
Tax Checks for Landlords Licensing Homes on the Way
Landlords may have to prove they pay the proper taxes if they apply for licences to rent a property.
Licence Conditions and Occupation by Students
In certain circumstances, an HMO licence condition that a building only is occupied by a student is allowable.
Judges Rule Council’s HMO Licence Fees Unlawful
Landlords may be overpaying shared house licensing fees and could claim hundreds of pounds in refunds from local councils, according to a ruling from the High Court.
Government Finally Reveals New HMO Guidance
The government has finally revealed to landlords how health and safety rules for shared houses will impact their property businesses.
Council Had No Power to Demand Landlord Licence Conditions
Local councils have had a strict limit applied to the conditions they can add to a selective licence for private rented homes after the Court of Appeal upheld a legal challenge from a landlord.
The Changes to HMOs You Need to Know About
From 1 October 2018, significant changes are being made to which HMOs are licensable and minimum room sizes in HMOs in England.
Thousands of Landlord Tax Cheats Caught in Licensing Scheme
Thousands of landlords who have failed to pay tax on their rental problems face having their names passed to HMRC by councils running licensing schemes.
Tougher On Local Authorities To Impose Selective Licensing
local authorities will require confirmation from the Secretary of State for any selective licensing scheme which would cover more than 20% of their geographical area
Council Selective Licensing Powers Reined In
Government plans to curb the powers of local councils to designate selective licensing for private rented homes.
LB Enfield Additional and Selective Licensing Designation Held Unlawful
LB Enfield Additional and Selective Licensing Designation have been held to be unlawful by High Court.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Begins Today
Today, 1 July 2013, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) commences in England and replaces a number of tribunals
Unlicensed HMO and Service of a Section 21 Notice
If a landlord is operating an unlicensed HMO, a section 21 notice may not be served or given at any time whilst it is unlicensed.
Failure to Have HMO Licence and Proceeds of Crime
It is a criminal offence to operate a house which requires a licence (whether HMO or in a selective licensing area). Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the property can be confiscated if earned whilst committing an offence.
Licensing - Landlord Home Address Required?
Where an application for an HMO licence is being made, can the local authority require the landlord's home address?
Communal Dining Room HMO Licence
The condition in question called for communal dining facilities by turning the ground floor bedroom into a communal dining/living room.
Minimum Standards for S.257 HMOs That Require a Licence (Additional Licensing)
If the local authority in your area decide to designate an area for additional licensing and if, within that area they designate that section 257 HMOs (converted blocks of flats) require a licence, the following minimum standards apply.
Minimum Standards of Licensable Property (NOT s.257 HMO) (England)
The prescribed minimum standards for mandatory bedsit type accommodation are defined in Schedule 3 of the Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006. These Regulations have been amended
Overcrowding & Room Sizes
The legal standards covering overcrowding are contained in the Housing Act 1985 and cover all dwellings.
Understanding Rent Repayment Orders: A Case Study
Explore the first rent repayment order case since Rakusen v Jepson, focusing on the responsibilities of landlords with lodgers in shared houses
Freeholder Win Landmark Service Charge Ruling
A court case concerning landlords and service charges, a landlord fined for renting unlicensed homes, and a landlord's successful claim for damages due to Japanese Knotweed - all legal news and cases for landlords to consider.
Rent Repayment Battle Heads for Supreme Court
Judges involved in a long-running legal battle will have another go at ruling who tenants can take to court to settle a rent repayment order.
130,000 HMOs Breaking Licensing Laws
Landlords are breaking the law by renting out tens of thousands of shared homes without house in multiple occupation licences in London.
Judge Clears Up HMO Licensing Confusion
A judge has settled an argument about the date when a house in multiple occupation is defined as not having a licence.
Cost of HMO Landlord Licences Is a Postcode Lottery
Landlord licences for shared houses in multiple occupation can vary from £55 to £1,150 depending on where the property is located
Councils Warned to Update Selective Licensing Demands
Councils have been warned that some conditions imposed under their selective licensing schemes for landlords may be breaking the law.
HMO Letters Another Financial Blow for Landlords
Landlords are set to receive letters from their mortgage lenders after a change in the legal definition of which houses in multiple occupation require a licence.
Tax Checks for Landlords Licensing Homes on the Way
Landlords may have to prove they pay the proper taxes if they apply for licences to rent a property.
Licence Conditions and Occupation by Students
In certain circumstances, an HMO licence condition that a building only is occupied by a student is allowable.
Judges Rule Council’s HMO Licence Fees Unlawful
Landlords may be overpaying shared house licensing fees and could claim hundreds of pounds in refunds from local councils, according to a ruling from the High Court.
Government Finally Reveals New HMO Guidance
The government has finally revealed to landlords how health and safety rules for shared houses will impact their property businesses.
Council Had No Power to Demand Landlord Licence Conditions
Local councils have had a strict limit applied to the conditions they can add to a selective licence for private rented homes after the Court of Appeal upheld a legal challenge from a landlord.
The Changes to HMOs You Need to Know About
From 1 October 2018, significant changes are being made to which HMOs are licensable and minimum room sizes in HMOs in England.
Thousands of Landlord Tax Cheats Caught in Licensing Scheme
Thousands of landlords who have failed to pay tax on their rental problems face having their names passed to HMRC by councils running licensing schemes.
Tougher On Local Authorities To Impose Selective Licensing
local authorities will require confirmation from the Secretary of State for any selective licensing scheme which would cover more than 20% of their geographical area
Council Selective Licensing Powers Reined In
Government plans to curb the powers of local councils to designate selective licensing for private rented homes.
LB Enfield Additional and Selective Licensing Designation Held Unlawful
LB Enfield Additional and Selective Licensing Designation have been held to be unlawful by High Court.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Begins Today
Today, 1 July 2013, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) commences in England and replaces a number of tribunals
Unlicensed HMO and Service of a Section 21 Notice
If a landlord is operating an unlicensed HMO, a section 21 notice may not be served or given at any time whilst it is unlicensed.
Failure to Have HMO Licence and Proceeds of Crime
It is a criminal offence to operate a house which requires a licence (whether HMO or in a selective licensing area). Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the property can be confiscated if earned whilst committing an offence.
Licensing - Landlord Home Address Required?
Where an application for an HMO licence is being made, can the local authority require the landlord's home address?
Communal Dining Room HMO Licence
The condition in question called for communal dining facilities by turning the ground floor bedroom into a communal dining/living room.
Minimum Standards for S.257 HMOs That Require a Licence (Additional Licensing)
If the local authority in your area decide to designate an area for additional licensing and if, within that area they designate that section 257 HMOs (converted blocks of flats) require a licence, the following minimum standards apply.
Minimum Standards of Licensable Property (NOT s.257 HMO) (England)
The prescribed minimum standards for mandatory bedsit type accommodation are defined in Schedule 3 of the Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006. These Regulations have been amended
Overcrowding & Room Sizes
The legal standards covering overcrowding are contained in the Housing Act 1985 and cover all dwellings.