Introduction
This guidance is for the purposes of interpretation of:
- Statutory Instrument 2006 No 373 Schedule 3 “The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations 2006” and
- Statutory Instrument 2007 No 1903 “The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Additional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007” SI 1903 2007 and
- Statutory Instrument 2018 No. 616 “The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) Regulations 2018”
Minimum amenity standards for HMOs
Please note that the standards in this document are minimums, not the ideal state. Amenity standards may exceed the minimum and amenities should not be deliberately reduced to comply only with the minimum standard.
However, in some circumstances departures from these standards may be allowed by the Private Sector Housing Team for an individual property in exceptional circumstances depending on the condition, occupation, facilities and layout of the property as a whole. Each property will be assessed on its own merit.
The aim of this guidance is to ensure that Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are suitable for occupation and provide an acceptable standard of amenities so that tenants occupy safe and healthy homes.
If you require any additional advice on the standards required you can contact us by emailing phs@lbhf.gov.uk or calling 020 8753 1703