House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licence

Additional information and guidance

HMO Management Regulations

There are two sets of regulations covering management obligations:

This legislation places certain duties on the individuals managing the property and non-compliance with these regulations may result in a prosecution and/or fine (including a civil penalty). 

Fire Safety Order

If you are a landlord who is responsible for any residential accommodation which is not a house shared by one family, then the Fire Safety Order will apply to the premises. 

Further information is provided by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

All HMOs will require a written fire risk assessment undertaken by a competent and suitably qualified person (i.e. a person with relevant and current training and experience, and with access to the requisite equipment and information, who is capable of carrying out the defined task).

You will be required to supply this with your HMO Licence application.

Fire risk assessments for certain other buildings are also covered under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005