Houses in Multiple Occupation - Policy for assessing fit and proper persons
Duties of a person managing an HMO
Under the provisions of The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006, any person managing an HMO of any size has a duty of care in respect of:
- providing information to occupiers
- taking safety measures
- maintaining water supply and drainage
- maintaining gas and electricity supplies
- maintaining common parts and living accommodation
- providing waste disposal facilities
In addition to these requirements, any person applying for an HMO licence must be able to prove to the council that they are a fit and proper person.