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Housing Act 2004

Housing Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 34

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 - Additional Control Provisions in Relation to Residential Accommodation

Chapter 3: Overcrowding Notices
Section 139: Service of overcrowding notices

297.Sections 139 - 144 deal with the operation of overcrowding notices, which are applicable in HMOs that are not required to be licensed under Part 2. Overcrowding in larger HMOs is covered in Part 2 of the Act since a licence only permits a house to be licensed for a specified number of occupants. Section 139 permits LHAs to serve overcrowding notices in respect of HMOs that are not licensed or subject to an IMO or FMO. The LHA must give 7 days notice to all relevant persons (including occupiers) of its intentions and consider their representations. An overcrowding notice becomes operative 21 days after it is served, unless an appeal is made (see section 143). Contravention of a notice is punishable with a fine of up to £2,500.

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