Landlord guides
Licensing, explained.
Straight answers to the questions London landlords ask us most.
Do I need an HMO licence for 3 tenants?
Three unrelated tenants don't need a mandatory HMO licence, but in most London boroughs they need an additional HMO licence. Here's how to tell.
Read the guide →HMO room size rules in London
The minimum bedroom sizes for licensed HMOs – 6.51 m², 10.22 m² and 4.64 m² – and why some London boroughs ask for more.
Read the guide →HMO licence fines in London: what you risk without one
Running an unlicensed HMO can cost up to £40,000 in civil penalties, up to two years' rent and more. Here's what the Renters' Rights Act changed.
Read the guide →What happens when a licensing scheme ends?
Additional and selective licensing schemes last up to five years. What happens to your licence when one ends, and what to do when a council renews it.
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