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Is this a HMO?
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flyer
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I have a 4 bed house and I rent rooms to the LA under a contract and they, in turn, use them for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. I do not rent directly to them and my income comes directly from the LA. Is this a HMO?
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
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Have you asked the LA?
A bit odd children being allwed to live alone in a property.
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I haven't spoken to the LA as they are a nightmare to deal with!
Although they are called children, they are aged between 16 and 21Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.0 -
4 separate occupants? Unrelated? Sounds like an HMO if so, but hopefully someone can confirm. Also confused how children are living independently.2024 wins: *must start comping again!*2
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It is a HMO - if landlord is private rather than local authority.
Who is named as landlord on agreements with occupants please??
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As I said, I have no contractual arrangement with the individual children, only a contract with the LAtheartfullodger said:It is a HMO - if landlord is private rather than local authority.
Who is named as landlord on agreements with occupants please??
It may or may not need a license.Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.0 -
The wording on Gov website is
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘household’
But the point I'm making is I don't rent out to 3 people. I rent to the LA.Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.0 -
Ok - look up the HMO spec for your LA it will clear tell you what is and whats not - were we live its more than 2 unrealted people
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Who looks after them? You get paid for rent or is it more than that?flyer said:I haven't spoken to the LA as they are a nightmare to deal with!
Although they are called children, they are aged between 16 and 21
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Be aware (quite possible LA doesn't understand..) that tenancies for "minors" (those under 18..) are tricky legally... see, from th experts...
https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/housing_options/young_people_and_care_leavers_housing_rights/tenancies_for_children_and_young_people
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