Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMO) are properties which
have been converted into more than one household.
This includes shared houses, bedsits and flats with shared
facilities and we work with private sector landlords to improve
their quality and safety across North Somerset.
If you are a landlord of this type of residential accommodation
you may need a licence from us under HMO licensing laws introduced
in 2006.
A licensing scheme was designated across the whole of
Weston-super-Mare including Uphill, Kewstoke and Worle and failure
to comply with it may result in legal action and a potential
£20,000 fine.
New national guidance on fire safety in residential
accommodation is now available. The
Local
Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS)
website has a free
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Guide available to download.
For further information on HMO's please contact our
Private
Rented Housing Team.
