HMO safety and standards
Property conditions
We use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to assess defects within all private rented properties, including HMOs.
For more information, please read the property conditions and HHSRS
Management regulations
The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 require that owners or managers of an HMO ensure that the property is maintained in a safe condition. They must also ensure that gas and electricity supplies are maintained and that reasonable standards of management are applied.
Fire safety
The landlord of an HMO is responsible for producing a fire risk assessment for each property individually.
To find out how to carry out a fire risk assessment, please read our guidance on fire safety precautions
Amenities and space standards needed in an HMO
HMOs must have basic levels of amenities. The property must have rooms of a reasonable size and have enough bathrooms, cooking facilities and toilets for the number of people living there.
For more information, please read our guidance on HMO Standards