Part 5Licensing of houses in multiple occupation

Application for HMO licence

I1129Application for HMO licence

1

An application to a local authority for an HMO licence may be made only by an owner of the living accommodation concerned.

2

The local authority may determine an application for an HMO licence by—

a

granting the HMO licence (with or without conditions), or

b

refusing to grant the HMO licence.

3

Schedule 4 makes provision about procedural requirements relating to an application for an HMO licence.