Fylde Council launched a proactive inspection programme in March 2022 to improve housing standards in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). HMOs often house vulnerable tenants and carry higher risks of fire and overcrowding. There are an estimated 530 HMOs in Fylde, with around 800 units in St Annes alone.
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Management of HMOs (England) Regulations
These regulations apply to all HMOs, regardless of whether they are licensed. The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation ((Additional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007 apply to converted blocks of flats that do not meet the Building Regulations 1991.These are often known as Section 257 HMOs.
Both sets of regulations impose duties on managers (with…
The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation
From 1 October 2018 HMO licensing is no longer be limited to certain HMOs which are 3 or more storeys high, but can also apply to buildings with one or two storeys where there are:
- 5 people or more people in more than one household and
- there is some sharing of basic amenities between those…
