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HMO Houses in Multiple Occupation Women vs Men vs Young or Old

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toomsie
toomsie Posts: 180 Forumite
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I can't get any information regarding the pros and cons of different types of tenants. Especially the different sexes.

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  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    That's because it would be unlawful to discriminate in such a manner... 
  • toomsie
    toomsie Posts: 180 Forumite
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    I believe it is acceptable to have HMOs of a single-sex. 
  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    toomsie said:
    I believe it is acceptable to have HMOs of a single-sex. 
    I cant put it any clearer than this - if you discriminate against tenants based upon their gender, you are breaking the law. 

    Your beliefs are irrelevant to this. 
  • toomsie
    toomsie Posts: 180 Forumite
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    In the majority of cases, this is what HMOs seem to do.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,323 Forumite
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    Just thoroughly research any prospective tenants.  There will be good and bad examples of any grouping.  What you are looking for is a personality type, not a group.  Remember the saying "there are lies, damned lies, and statistics".
  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    toomsie said:
    In the majority of cases, this is what HMOs seem to do.
    I've given you the only legal answer - do you have other questions?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,323 Forumite
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    edited 13 May 2020 at 1:19PM
    Look for androgynous beings with 11 blue spots on their faces and you'll be safe because the place will be empty. Otherwise there will never be any guarantees.

    Mind you, you'd better watch out for cosplay/comicon events nearby.., all could change then
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