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Houses in Multiple Occupation - Policy for assessing fit and proper persons

Houses in Multiple Occupation - Policy for assessing fit and proper persons

Last updated: 28 January 2020

Contents

— Policy aim
— What is a house in multiple occupation (HMO)
— What properties does this policy affect
— What is meant by “involved in the management”
— How will the council decide if I am fit and proper
— Duties of a person managing an HMO
— The decision to issue an HMO licence
— Membership of a government approved redress scheme
— How will the council make their decision
— Consideration of “persons associated or formerly associated” with the proposed licence holder or manager
— Duration
— What happens if the licence holder fails the fit and proper test during the duration of the licence
— What to do if you feel you have been treated unfairly
— Extent of any determination
— Data sharing
— Implementation date

Implementation date

28 January 2020

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