Advice for landlords, agents and tenants on safety and management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the new licensing system from 6 April 2006 under the Housing Act 2004.
Apply for a licence and view a register of licensed properties in Eastbourne.
In this section...
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Help and Advice for Landlords - free forum meetings in Eastbourne
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Free Leaflets and Publications - view online factsheets and download free leaflets from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) housing website
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What is an HMO? - the definition of a House in Multiple Occupation under the Housing Act 2004
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HMO Licences - introductory guide for landlords, fee calculator and detailed step by step advice guide for licence applicants. You can apply and pay for your licence securely online, or download the application form in PDF format
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Register of Licensed HMOs - download a public register of all licensed properties in Eastbourne
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HMO Management Regulations - these will apply to all Houses in Multiple Occupation in the private rented sector, even if they are too small to require a licence
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Fire Safety Guidance - advice on requirements for fire precautions, safety advice for tenants and a series of detailed guidance notes for landlords to download
Housing Health and Safety Rating System
The Housing Act 2004 has replaced the old housing fitness standard in the Housing Act 1985 and introduces the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) as the basis for local authority intervention in housing conditions.
This new risk assessment system has changed the way local authorities assess housing conditions.
HMO Licensing ensures that local authorities have the information required to identify and target HMOs that pose the greatest risk under the HHSRS, and therefore help to reduce death and injury from fire and other health and safety hazards.
There is more information about the HHSRS in our Improvements, Repairs and Safety section - go to Related Pages.
You are at: www.eastbourne.gov.uk/hmo
