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HMO regulations

The main legislation covering licensing of HMOs is in Part 2 of the Housing Act 2004.

In addition, there are a number of statutory laws which also contain details about HMO licensing and management: 

  • The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licenses) (England) Regulations 2018
  • The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Description) (England) Order 2018
  • The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Descriptions) (England) Order 2006
  • The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006
  • The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Additional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007
  • The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Certain Blocks of Flats) (Modifications to the Housing Act 2004 and Transitional Provisions for section 257 HMOs) (England) Regulations 2007
  • The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
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