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Occupational changes

By: Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0623) 10 June 2006, 159(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the legislative changes in the Housing Act 2004 Part II, introducing compulsory licensing for larger Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and making non-compliance a criminal offence. Lists the criteria for a building to be defined as an HMO, plus the arrangements that would exclude a building. Explains which HMOs have to be licensed.

Looks at the legislative changes in the Housing Act 2004 Part II, introducing compulsory licensing for larger Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and making non-compliance a criminal offence. Lists the criteria for a building to be defined as an HMO, plus the arrangements that would exclude a building. Explains which HMOs have to be licensed.