Comments on: HMO Regulations In A Nutshell http://yourhmoexpert.com/2008/09/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/ Sat, 19 May 2012 01:45:44 +0100 hourly 1 By: Matthew Moody http://yourhmoexpert.com/2008/09/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/comment-page-1/#comment-11849 Matthew Moody Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:05:24 +0000 http://yourhmoexpert.com/investing_in_hmo/regulations/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/#comment-11849 hi James, typically the fire officers are looking for a protected route out of the building. SO would want to see call points on each floor and a fire system and a staircase that is protected to at least 30 minutes fire resistance. As to fire escapes - do you see them on brand new 20 high towers nowadays? Not generally but give your fire service a call to ask their advice. hi James,
typically the fire officers are looking for a protected route out of the building. SO would want to see call points on each floor and a fire system and a staircase that is protected to at least 30 minutes fire resistance. As to fire escapes – do you see them on brand new 20 high towers nowadays? Not generally but give your fire service a call to ask their advice.

]]> By: James http://yourhmoexpert.com/2008/09/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/comment-page-1/#comment-11728 James Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:57:37 +0000 http://yourhmoexpert.com/investing_in_hmo/regulations/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/#comment-11728 Hi - I am purchasing a Top floor 2 bed flat in a 4 storey (including lower ground floor) Victorian townhouse: my survey has classed the flat as being on the 3rd floor ( i'm assuming they do not count the Lower ground). My question is if I was to rent the flat out would i need to build a fire escape? I have heard that rented flats on the 4th floor and above of a building must have a fire escape. Is this true and would a fire officer class my flat as being on the 3rd or 4th floor - do they also not count the Lower ground floor when assessing ? Many thanks Hi – I am purchasing a Top floor 2 bed flat in a 4 storey (including lower ground floor) Victorian townhouse: my survey has classed the flat as being on the 3rd floor ( i’m assuming they do not count the Lower ground). My question is if I was to rent the flat out would i need to build a fire escape? I have heard that rented flats on the 4th floor and above of a building must have a fire escape. Is this true and would a fire officer class my flat as being on the 3rd or 4th floor – do they also not count the Lower ground floor when assessing ?
Many thanks

]]> By: anne glennie http://yourhmoexpert.com/2008/09/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/comment-page-1/#comment-1843 anne glennie Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:11:14 +0000 http://yourhmoexpert.com/investing_in_hmo/regulations/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/#comment-1843 I have a house with four bedrooms, drawing room, sitting room, large kitchen diner with aga and two electric ovens, laundry room with washing maching, dryer and dishwasher, sink, cupboards etc. it is mainly on one floor with two of the bedrooms and bathroom on first floor. All rooms on ground floor have french windows. I currently let to 4 students who share a tenancy agreement and are jointly and severally liable. Do I need permission for a multiple occupancy? Have been letting this house since 2006 I have a house with four bedrooms, drawing room, sitting room, large kitchen diner with aga and two electric ovens, laundry room with washing maching, dryer and dishwasher, sink, cupboards etc. it is mainly on one floor with two of the bedrooms and bathroom on first floor. All rooms on ground floor have french windows. I currently let to 4 students who share a tenancy agreement and are jointly and severally liable. Do I need permission for a multiple occupancy? Have been letting this house since 2006

]]> By: Domantas Cibas http://yourhmoexpert.com/2008/09/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/comment-page-1/#comment-1681 Domantas Cibas Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:51:14 +0000 http://yourhmoexpert.com/investing_in_hmo/regulations/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/#comment-1681 Hi there, me and my two friends are looking to rent a flat. We all are guys and studying at the same uni. The flat is on first floor, has 3 double bedrooms, huge corridors, a spacious kitchen and a big living room. Everything seems ok, but my friends would like to have their girlfriends living together. It is ok with me, but will the council let to live two couples and one person in a flat like this? Thanks, Domantas Hi there,
me and my two friends are looking to rent a flat. We all are guys and studying at the same uni.
The flat is on first floor, has 3 double bedrooms, huge corridors, a spacious kitchen and a big living room.
Everything seems ok, but my friends would like to have their girlfriends living together. It is ok with me, but will the council let to live two couples and one person in a flat like this?

Thanks,
Domantas

]]> By: Matthew Moody http://yourhmoexpert.com/2008/09/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 Matthew Moody Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:43:59 +0000 http://yourhmoexpert.com/investing_in_hmo/regulations/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/#comment-1104 Alan, all depends on the local council interpretation of the HMO regulations. Technically, its a different type of HMO with different rules but you'd need to prove that its a hostel... Alan, all depends on the local council interpretation of the HMO regulations. Technically, its a different type of HMO with different rules but you’d need to prove that its a hostel…

]]> By: Alan Joel http://yourhmoexpert.com/2008/09/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/comment-page-1/#comment-1045 Alan Joel Fri, 20 May 2011 15:19:03 +0000 http://yourhmoexpert.com/investing_in_hmo/regulations/hmo-regulations-in-a-nutshell/#comment-1045 If the property has more than 5 people and is more than 3 storeys but is a hostel my understanding is that mandatory HMO Licencensing is NOT required. Is that correct? If the property has more than 5 people and is more than 3 storeys but is a hostel my understanding is that mandatory HMO Licencensing is NOT required. Is that correct?

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