Houses in Multiple Occupation

The team deals with privately rented properties to ensure they meet legal standards and that landlords are providing safe and healthy homes for their tenants.

On the following web pages you can:

• Find out about the definition of a HMO, and how it differs depending on the type of property you rent;
• Find links to other information on HMOs and HMO management;
• Download our HMO management pack, either in full or just the sections that are relevant to you;
• Access information on HMO Licensing;
• Find out about recent developments, including enforcement activity and the availability of energy efficiency grants;
• Check whether a property has been issued with a HMO licence;
• Report unlicensed properties;
• Feedback on the information and service that we provide on our web pages.

Let us know your suggestions or comments on our Houses in Multiple Occupation pages by completing the Comments Form to the right of this page.

Article		Description
	Housing Act 2004	Includes an overview of the Housing Act 2004, definition of HMO, and links to the legislation itself
	HMO Management Pack	Contains factsheets covering many aspects of managing HMOs, plus examples of log sheets and notices to use as required.
	HMO Licensing	Information about the licensing of HMOs. From this page you can check the online licence register; report an unlicensed HMO; or read about relevant prosecution action taken by Reading Borough Council.
	HMOs: Useful Links	Useful links to other web pages, organisations and websites related to private rented accommodation.
	HMO Tenants	Advice for tenants worried about health and safety in rented accommodation.
	Enforcement Policies	Access the relevant policy documents from this page.
	Landlord Focus	HMO Team newsletter with up to date news on matters relating to Reading landlords and letting agents
	Landlord Information Events	Information and presentations relating to annual landlord information evenings and other events
	Reading Borough Council Landlord Accreditation Scheme	The Landlord Accreditation Scheme is currently under review - your views are invited
	HMOs: What's New?	Information on recent changes or news affecting HMO landlords, agents or tenants
	New planning legislation on Houses in Multiple Occupation	New rules were put in place in 2010 about whether Houses in Multiple Occupation need planning permission.