HMO Compliance UK 2026 (Licensing, Fire Safety & Landlord Fines)
HMOs have stricter legal requirements than standard lets. This guide covers licensing, minimum room sizes, fire safety and management regulations.
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Houses in Multiple Occupation are the highest-risk part of the private rented sector, with mandatory and selective licensing, stricter fire safety and tighter minimum room sizes. Running an unlicensed HMO can mean fines of £30,000 and Rent Repayment Orders. Guides cover licensing, compliance and dashboard set-up for multi-tenancy buildings.
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HMOs have stricter legal requirements than standard lets. This guide covers licensing, minimum room sizes, fire safety and management regulations.
Track several active room tenancies on one HMO address: property type HMO, optional room labels, rent per tenant, reminders to you, plus how it fits with Gas Safety, EICR and RRA duties.
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