What is a HMO / Multi-let?
A – A HMO or House in Multiple Occupation or multi-let property is defined by HM Government as:- • A building or part of a building occupied by more than one household which shares certain amenities such as a bathroom or kitchen • A converted building occupied by more than one household which is partly converted into self contained flats • A building which is made up entirely of self contained flats which do not meet the 1991Buildings Regulation and more than one third of the flats are occupied under short term tenancies This means an HMO could be, amongst other things: • Shared flats or houses • Bed sits • Student halls of residence • Nurses’ or other key worker accommodation Some hostels and bed and breakfast establishments might be classed as HMOs. To check, please refer to the definition in the Sleeping Accommodation Guide from HM Government.
