Does the council have a policy to deal with HMOs?
Yes. A full policy was developed in 1998, was updated in 2002 and again in 2008 : Policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation [4Mb] (pdf document) We will target and inspect 50 HMOs a year based on priority and risk. All new HMOs drawn to our attention will be visited within 28 days and be risk assessed. Following risk assessment those properties in highest priority, particularly non licenced HMOs that need licensing will be dealt with first. All high risk properties will be inspected with in six months. The others will be dealt with as soon as is reasonably practicable. In addition we will actively seek out and inspect non licensed HMOs.
