Since 6 April 2006 all landlords and property managing agents who let large houses in multiple occupation needed to apply for an HMO licence. Those who have not applied for a licence may face fines of up to £20,000, a criminal record and potentially, rent repayment orders.
In Harrogate District, properties of three or more floors, with five or more tenants belonging to two or more households are required by law to be licensed in situations where some or all amenities are shared.
We will grant you a licence if we are satisfied that:
The 'Standard' licence fee for properties in the Harrogate District is £330 and is based upon a five bedroom/household property.
The number of households in a property, for the purposes of licensing, is equal to either: