What are the conditions that may be attached to the licence?
The licence will specify the maximum number of people who may live in the HMO and there are certain mandatory conditions that will be applied: • a valid current gas safety certificate, which is renewed annually, must be provided; • written proof that all electrical appliances and furniture are kept in a safe condition; • written proof that all smoke alarms are correctly positioned and installed; • each occupier must have a written statement of the terms on which they occupy the property, for example, a tenancy agreement. In addition the Council may also apply the following conditions: • restrictions or prohibitions on the use of parts of the HMO by occupants; • a requirement that the condition of the property, its contents, such as furniture and all facilities and amenities, bathroom and toilets for example, are in good working order; • a requirement for specified works or repairs to be carried out within a particular timeframe; • a requirement that the responsible person attends an ap
