HMO made simple

Under the changes in the Housing Act 2004, if you let a property which is one of the following types it is a House in Multiple Occupation:

§         An entire house or flat which is let to 5 or more tenants who form 2 or more households and who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet.

§         A house which has been converted entirely into bedsits or other non-self-contained accommodation and which is let to 5 or more tenants who form two or more households and who share kitchen, bathroom or toilet facilities.

§         A converted house which contains one or more flats which are not wholly self contained (ie the flat does not contain within it a kitchen, bathroom and toilet) and which is occupied by 5 or more tenants who form two or more households.

§         A building  which is converted entirely into self-contained flats if the conversion did not  meet the standards of the 1991 Building Regulations and more than one-third of the flats are let on short-term tenancies.

§         In order to be an HMO the property must be used as the tenants’ only or main residence and it should be used solely or mainly to house tenants.  Properties let to students and migrant workers will be treated as their only or main residence and the same will apply to properties which are used as domestic refuges.

All properties which meet the above criteria within the Newcastle upon Tyne authority must be licensed from 6^th April. For most landlords the application process itself is a major commitment to an already busy schedule. HMO made simple can take over this process and offer a fully managed service including;

P      Initial site survey

P      Detailed layout plans drawn up

P      Full schedule of any works required to meet the HMO standard

P      Competitive quotes including labour and material prices to meet the HMO standard

P      Application submission including;

-         Completion of application ready for signatures

-         Obtaining fit and proper person disclosure

-         Notices issued to relevant parties

-         Fire log produced

-         Declarations drawn up

P      Attendance during council inspection

All this for only £295.00

(We accept cheques, Visa or Mastercard)

We can also offer

P      PAT Testing for electrical appliances

P      5 year periodic NIC electrical circuit certification

P      12 month CP12 gas certification

P      Project management of upgrade works

P      Discounts on materials through our bulk volume agreements

Contact us now to discuss your requirements

mobile: 07970 663548

tel: 0191 2401001

e-mail: info@hmomadesimple.co.uk