Do you need an HMO licence in East Suffolk? The answer depends on the number of occupiers, whether they form more than one household and whether they share facilities. Mandatory HMO licensing usually applies to properties occupied by five or more people from more than one household who share amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Landlords should also check whether East Suffolk Council has introduced additional HMO licensing or selective licensing before letting a shared property, because local schemes can change.
You may need an HMO licence in East Suffolk if the property is let to five or more people who form more than one household and share facilities. Smaller HMOs may fall outside mandatory licensing, but they can still be affected by additional or selective licensing if the council introduces a local scheme.
Additional HMO licensing is a council-run scheme for HMOs that are not covered by mandatory licensing. At the time of writing, East Suffolk is not shown here as operating an additional HMO licensing scheme, but landlords should check the council's latest guidance before granting or renewing a tenancy.
Selective licensing can require private landlords in specified areas to obtain a licence even where the property is not a mandatory HMO. Check East Suffolk Council's current licensing pages for updates, exemptions, application fees and renewal requirements before letting the property.
For the latest information, visit East Suffolk Council private sector housing and check whether mandatory, additional or selective licensing applies to the property.