What is definition of bedroom? I say 4 bed, agent says 5 bed HMO.

athina_2

Thanks theartfullodger, that is really sound advice and I guess the letting agent is right then .

theartfullodger

athina wrote: »

.... I guess the letting agent is right then...

I still maintain agent doesn't understand the full picture |& has very probably (they need none) had no training... Agents require no training, no qualification, no criminal records check no personal hygenie, no nuffink!!! And you want to trust them with your asset???

I repeat my earlier comment...

The agent is clearly an ignorant, obstinate buffoon: Thus handle all further dealings with them on that basis. I.e. I would not trust them to get anything right, particularly paperwork.

Cheers!

Fire_Fox

athina wrote: »

Thanks for this. I had a look at the council website and it only refers to the number of unrelated people living in the house, not the number of bedrooms.

So speak to them as suggested. Don't ask unqualified people on a forum when there are thousands of pounds at stake.

Fire_Fox wrote: »

Bedrooms can be on the ground floor, and often are in shared houses or HMOs. Contact your local council about their definition of an HMO and what they deem to be a bedroom because theirs is the only definition than matters to you. Also ask what they do if tenants move in additional persons without the landlords knowledge. It could cost you thousands of pounds if you fall foul of this legislation - sounds like you have a responsible letting agent there.