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Is this a HMO?
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diystarter7 said: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
Thanks
Local Authorities can implement different variations of Planning and Licensing but these do not change the definition of "HMO".2 -
it sounds like a HMO but whether or not that matters depends on your local council. Some e.g. insist you need planning permission for a HMO if you have more than 3 unrelated people living in a house. Bolton says 6 unrelated people require planning permission.1
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diystarter7 said: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
What made you ask the question at this point?Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.0 -
flyer said: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.
Schedule 14, Housing Act 2004
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/34/schedule/14
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