Licence summary
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(HMO) which is three (or more) storeys and has five (or more)
occupants you require a licence from your local authority. See How to
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Eligibility criteria
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Applications must be made to the local authority.
You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence.
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Regulation summary
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A summary of the eligibility
criteria for this licence
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Application evaluation process
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Each Licence lasts for 5 years and costs £300 for a basic 5 room
HMO, with an extra £30 charge for each additional room (e.g.
£390.00 for an 8 room HMO). Discounts apply if you are an
accredited landlord (20%) or are well-trained in HMO
management (10%)
If an application fails or is withdrawn by the applicant
the fee will be refunded in full.
Please allow 28 days for a full and valid application to be
processed.
Licences will be granted if:
- the house is or can be made suitable for multiple
occupation
- the applicant is a fit and proper person and the most
appropriate person to hold the licence
- the proposed manager has control of the house, and is a fit and
proper person to be the manager
- the management arrangements are satisfactory
- all the necessary paperwork is provided
- the appropriate fee is paid
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Will tacit consent apply?
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No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process
your application before it can be granted.
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How to apply
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You can apply online.
Apply online for a HMO licence
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Failed application redress
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In the first instance please contact :
The Principal Housing Standards Officer
Housing Standards
South Somerset District Council
Brympton Way ,Yeovil,Somerset, BA20 2HT
Telephone: 01935 46 2462
Contact us online
You may legally appeal to a residential property tribunal. The
one serving the South Somerset area is :
Residential Property Tribunal Service
First Floor
1 Market Avenue
Chichester
PO19 1JU
Telephone : 0845-100-2617
Email: southern.rap@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being
made.
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Licence holder redress
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In the first instance please contact:
The Licensing Manager
Licensing Service
South Somerset District Council
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact us online
You may legally appeal to a residential property tribunal. The
one serving the South Somerset area is :
Residential Property Tribunal Service
First Floor
1 Market Avenue
Chichester
PO19 1JU
Telephone : 0845-100-2617
Email: southern.rap@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being
made.
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Licence holder redress
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In the first instance please contact:
The Licensing Manager
Licensing Service
South Somerset District Council
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2HT
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact us online
You may legally appeal to a residential property tribunal. The
one serving the South Somerset area is :
Residential Property Tribunal Service
First Floor
1 Market Avenue
Chichester
PO19 1JU
Telephone : 0845-100-2617
Email: southern.rap@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being
made.
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Consumer complaint
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| If a licence is granted and you wish to appeal against it being
granted you may do so to a residential property tribunal as
detailed above within 28 days of the decision being made. |
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Other redress
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Should one licence-holder wish to complain about another
regarding noise, pollution etc, please contact :
The Environmental Protection Team Leader
Environmental Protection
South Somerset District Council
Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HT
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact us online
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Trade associations
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| British Property Federation
(BPF) |
| National Federation of
Property Professionals |
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Public Register
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View a list of Public Registers
List of Licensed Houses in Multiple
Occupation.
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Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation in England |
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