Hot weather

The weather is exceptionally hot. View guidance on conserving water and staying safe in hot weather and what to do if you see someone sleeping on the streets on Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP).

Reporting a house in multiple occupation (HMO)

Report an unlicensed HMO

If you think people are living in a house in multiple occupation that does not have a licence, you can report it to us.

You can:

To report a suspected HMO, you need to tell us:

  • the address or location of the HMO
  • the property type
  • how many people you think are living there
  • what you are concerned about, such as disrepair or overcrowding
  • any contact details you have, such as for the landlord of the property
  • your name, address and contact details

Once we receive your report, we will:

  • investigate the property
  • contact you to update you on the progress of our investigation

Report poor conditions in an HMO

If you are living in an HMO which is in poor condition, contact the Environmental Health team.

Contact us

To report an unlicensed HMO or tell us about poor conditions in an HMO, email [email protected].