SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Applications for HMO licences: requirements and procedure

CONTENT OF APPLICATION

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1

An application for an HMO licence must be in writing and in such form as the council may specify by general notice.

2

The application must include the following information—

a

the address of the living accommodation in question,

b

if the owner is an individual, the owner's name and address,

c

if the owner is a body, the information set out in sub-paragraph (3),

d

if there is to be a managing agent of the HMO—

i

if the agent is an individual, the agent's name and address, or

ii

if the agent is a body, the information set out in sub-paragraph (3),

e

the name and address of any person (other than the owner) who has a relevant interest in the HMO (see sub-paragraph (4)),

f

the maximum number of persons who it is proposed will occupy the accommodation as their only or main residence at any one time,

g

any other information which the Department may by regulations require to be set out in such applications, and

h

any other information which the council may specify by general notice.

3

The information referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(c) and (d)(ii) is—

a

the name of the body,

b

the address of its main office or place of business,

c

the name and address of each of its directors or partners, or other persons involved in its management.

4

In sub-paragraph (2)(e), a “relevant interest” is—

a

a freehold estate;

b

a leasehold estate, unless the unexpired term of the lease is 3 years or less;

c

a mortgage, charge or lien.

5

The council may require the application to be accompanied by a fee fixed by the council (see also section 84 in relation to such fees).

6

Sub-paragraph (5) is subject to paragraph 7(2).