What if my landlord does not have an HMO licence?
Hi I believe my landlord does not have a HMO license, we are four people from different households living in the same flat sharing the same kitchen and bathroom. This has been quite difficult over the last year especially with the number of people moving in and out of the flat. What are my rights here, I read somewhere that if there is no license then you could be entitled to 12 month rent refund?
Public Answer
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your landlord must get an HMO licence from the council if:
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there are 5 or more unrelated people living in a shared house
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there are 2 or more separate households
Your landlord can be fined and ordered to repay up to 12 months’ rent if you live in a HMO that should be licensed but does not have the necessary permissions from the council. There are remedies in the form of rent repayment orders. Our team can assist you with completing this application for rent repayment.
For more information you can also call us on 02039 599123 or contact us here.
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