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Houses in Multiple Occupation

Houses in Multiple Occupation. Vic Gouldstone – Private Sector Housing Team Leader. Presentation content. What is a HMO? Why is the usage significant? Legislation & Guidance HMO licensing Q & A. What is a HMO?. Building Test Residence test More than one household Consideration test

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Houses in Multiple Occupation

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  1. Houses in Multiple Occupation Vic Gouldstone – Private Sector Housing Team Leader

  2. Presentation content • What is a HMO? • Why is the usage significant? • Legislation & Guidance • HMO licensing • Q & A

  3. What is a HMO? • Building Test • Residence test • More than one household • Consideration test • Exemptions

  4. Why is the usage significant? • Increased risk of fire – Entec report (has been criticised) • Unrelated / shift patterns / movement / use • Fire related deaths falling – due to increased regulation / enforcement / guidance / awareness / training

  5. Legislation & Guidance • Housing Act 2004 – HHSRS / enforcement / licensing • HMO Management regulations / HMO Licensing Management Regulations • Guidance – HHSRS operating / enforcement / Lacors Housing Fire Safety / amenity standards – locally adopted.

  6. Any questions? vic.gouldstone@medway.gov.uk 01634 333533

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