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Housing in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

What are the Duties of Tenants?

It is the responsibility of all occupants to ensure the landlord can effectively carry out his duties. All residents must: 

  • Allow the Landlord access, at reasonable times, to any occupied room.
  • Comply with arrangements made by the Landlord in respect of fire precautions or litter storage/disposal.
  • Take reasonable care to avoid damaging items which the Landlord is obliged to keep in good repair. 
  • Do not take part in anti-social behavior that affects other occupants/neighbours. 

Pages in "Housing in Multiple Occupation (HMO)"

  1. What is a HMO?
  2. HMO Licence fees
  3. Apply for a HMO Licence
  4. Does my HMO need a Licence?
  5. How do I get a HMO Licence?
  6. How long will it take?
  7. What happens if I am not a Fit and Proper Person?
  8. What about Non-Licensable HMOs?
  9. Temporary Exemption Notices (TEN)
  10. Can I apply to have my Licence varied?
  11. What are the Conditions attached to the Licence?
  12. What happens if I don't Licence my HMO?
  13. What Standards do I need to Maintain in a HMO?
  14. Licensable HMO Room Sizes
  15. The Management Regulations
  16. What are Amenity Standards?
  17. You are here What are the Duties of Tenants?
  18. Tenant Fees Act
  19. Fire safety in HMO’s
  20. Waste collection in HMO's