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HMO Eviction

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  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Can I clarify so I can pass it on, are they able to change the lock on the front door of a HMO?
  • dacouch said:
    Can I clarify so I can pass it on, are they able to change the lock on the front door of a HMO?
    Technically no they are not, since the LL has unrestricted right of access to the common parts.
    However, on paper, is it a legal HMO?
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    When he spoke to the council, they checked and the property is not registered with them as a HMO and in his area it's compulsory to be registered
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    So friend sent the letters to the landlord and owner yesterday, the owner rang his housemate who has rented rooms from Landlord for eight years and is the same nationality as Landlord. He cannot understand why they want two months notice as the landlord had sourced other rooms with other landlords they could move into..

    He has not contacted my friend yet, I assume they are seeking legal advice before deciding on their next move

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