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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - What if I no longer require a licence for my HMO after it has been granted?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2162/What-if-I-no-longer-require-a-licence-for-my-HMO-after-it-has-been-grantedWhat if I no longer require a licence for my HMO after it has been granted?
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - Are HMO licences transferable?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2161/Are-HMO-licences-transferableNo, HMO licences cannot be transferred to another person or property. If you wish to sell your property as an HMO, the new landlord - or most appropriate person...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - What happens if I am refused an HMO licence?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2160/What-happens-if-I-am-refused-an-HMO-licenceIf we inspect you HMO and find there is no prospect of it being licenced we may issue an Interim Management Order (IMO) which allows the Council to take on the ...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - Someone else manages my HMO, who should apply?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2159/Someone-else-manages-my-HMO-who-should-applyAs the landlord you can hold the licence yourself or nominate someone else - such as a manager or agent - to be the licence holder. Whoever applies should be th...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - Why does an HMO need to be licensed?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2158/Why-does-an-HMO-need-to-be-licensedHMOs with five or more occupants, forming two or more households, share one or more of the standard amenities, need to be licensed by law. The aim of HMO licens...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - What standards does an HMO need to meet?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2157/What-standards-does-an-HMO-need-to-meetYou should read our Amenity Standards in Private Rented Accommodation and Fire Precautions in Dwellings booklets to find out the standards required of an HMO.
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - How long does a licence last?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2156/How-long-does-a-licence-lastA licence usually lasts for five years (shorter in some circumstances).
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - Do I need to inform anyone else about my application?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2154/Do-I-need-to-inform-anyone-else-about-my-applicationYes, you should complete and send a copy of your completed application form to each of the following: Any mortgagee Any owner of the property to which the appli...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - What happens if I do not apply for a licence or break the rules of the licence?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2152/What-happens-if-I-do-not-apply-for-a-licence-or-break-the-rules-of-the-licenceYou will be committing an offence if you fail to apply for a licence or allow a property to be occupied by more people than are permitted on your HMO licence. N...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - What are the criteria for a licence to be granted?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2151/What-are-the-criteria-for-a-licence-to-be-grantedYour application will be forwarded to us once Home Safe has confirmed it is satisfied with your application, and has received and advanced the correct fee. We w...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - What information will I need to supply when applying for a licence?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2150/What-information-will-I-need-to-supply-when-applying-for-a-licenceAs part of the application for a licence you will be required to supply: Proof of ownership Details of the licence holder Details of the management arrangements...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - My HMO is not licensable - is there anything I need to do?
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/article/2149/My-HMO-is-not-licensable-is-there-anything-I-need-to-doThere are management regulations that apply to all HMOs to make sure they are all kept in a good and safe order. You should read our and our booklets.