09 September 2010All HMOs (both licensable and non-licensable) are required to meet certain standards relating to fire precautions, amenities, management standards and the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (‘HHSRS’ - Click here for further information on the HHSRS).
For example a two storey, 3 bedroom house shared by three non-related individuals would not be subject to HMO Licensing, but is defined as being a HMO and must meet the required standards. See the documents below for further information, please contact the Private Sector Housing team if you have any queries.
For more information on the definition of a HMO and the required standards for all HMOs please click the following link to download an information sheet entitled What is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)? (
PDF File 37KB file details).
Click the following link to download a copy of the Landlords Guide to the Management of HMOs ( PDF File 171KB file details).
Click the following link to download a copy of the Guidance to HMO Amenity Standards ( PDF File 250KB file details) that has been produced in consultation with a number of other Kent Local Authorities.
