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Guidance on the recent change to how Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are valued for Council Tax in England.
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in England or Wales - local authority, private renting, landlords, houseshare
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
You’re a landlord if you rent out your property. As a landlord you must:…
You must keep your property in good condition, and any gas or electrical…
The tenancy agreement should include how and when you’ll review the rent.…
You can often sort out disputes with your tenants without going to court:…
If you let your property to several tenants who are not members of the…
When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. Running a property…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Northern Ireland - local authority, private renting, landlords, house share.
Form HMO: Applications relating to licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and selective licensing.
Form and guidance notes for submitting a proposal against the Council Tax band of an HMO property.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation in Scotland (HMO) - local authority, private renting, landlords, houseshare
Guidance for local housing authorities on extending mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Jack and Tribunal Member Lewicki on 06 February 2024
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Professor Robert Abbey & Mr Peter Roberts DipArch RIBA on 21 April 2022
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge J P Donegan and Mrs Sarah Redmond MRICS (Valuer Member) on 22 April 2024
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Amran Vance and Ms S Coughlin MCIEH on 7 December 2023
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge McKeown and Tribunal Member Crane on 19th June 2024
Southern Region, Judge Paul Letman MBE, Mr Colin Davies FRICS and Ms T Wong on the 28th March 2023
The draft guidance provides a guide to the provisions in Part 2, 3 and 4 of the Housing Act 2004. It explains the definition of a House in Multiple…
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
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