Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
The private-rented sector plays a valuable and essential role in providing housing. However, the properties in this sector are, on average, in poorer physical condition than properties in other tenures such as the owner-occupied sector.
HMO Licensing
The Housing Act 2004 introduces a mandatory scheme to licence specific types of House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). It is intended initially to apply this only to the larger, higher risk HMOs of 3 or more storeys occupied by 5 or more people.
I have a complaint about a house in multiple occupation
If you live in or near a house in multiple occupation, and are concerned about health & safety standards, or if you have a complaint regarding refuse or noise, please contact us at regulatory@fareham.gov.uk or by phone on 01329 236100.
Websites
Below are websites where you may find additional information:
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (this is an external hyperlink)
- Department of Communities and Local Government (this is an external hyperlink)
- HMSO (this is an external hyperlink)
- Fareham Borough Council: Housing - Private Tenants
If you would like advice or further information on any of the above please contact us at regulatory@fareham.gov.uk or by phone on 01329 236100.
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