Content tagged with: houses in multiple occupation
-
Apply for it: HMO/Selective Licence Variation - Application to vary an existing licence
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/hmo-selective-licence-variation-application-to-vary-an-existing-licencePlease note from 16th October 2025 for approximately 4 weeks, we are undertaking a major upgrade of our database which may have an impact on...
-
Apply for it: HMO licence (New) - Application to license a house in multiple occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/hmo-application-newPlease note from 16th October 2025 for approximately 4 weeks, we are undertaking a major upgrade of our database which may have an impact on...
-
Houses in multiple occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/houses-in-multiple-occupationHouses in multiple occupation with five or more tenants belonging to two or more households, require a licence from the council.
-
Article 4 Direction - Houses in Multiple Occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/houses-in-multiple-occupation-article-4-directionThe council has made an Article 4 Direction relating to houses in multiple occupation (HMO), this came into force 14 October 2019.
-
Houses in multiple occupation licensing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation-licensingIf you're a landlord or property managing agent who lets houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), you may need to apply for a licence.
-
Fire safety in houses in multiple occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/fire-safety-in-houses-in-multiple-occupationHouses in multiple occupation are those which are shared by three or more unrelated persons. Historically fires in HMOs have been more prevalent than in single homes. Larger HMOs will required a licence from the Council, however different laws apply to all HMOs in relation to fire safety. A higher standard of fire precaution and protection is required in houses of multiple occupation compared to that of a single occupied dwelling. The exact measures depend on the property size, layout and type of letting.
-
Managing houses in multiple occupation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/managing-houses-in-multiple-occupationHouses in Multiple Occupation regulations place a duty on the manager of the property to provide and maintain safe living conditions to protect the tenants from risk of injury.
-
Landlord Licensing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/landlord-licencesTo rent out properties in Doncaster you may need a licence. The license you need will depend on the location, type, size and number of people living in the property.