HMO pre-check for deal sourcers. Uses simple occupancy inputs to flag whether mandatory HMO licensing is likely, then tracks evidence for council checks, room sizes, facilities, fire safety, Article 4/planning, certificates, and room-rent proof. Use it as a quick screen before saving live deals in the Deal Pipeline.
HMO licence and evidence pre-check
HMO pre-check for deal sourcers. Uses simple occupancy inputs to flag whether mandatory HMO licensing is likely, then tracks evidence for council checks, room sizes, facilities, fire safety, Article 4/planning, certificates, and room-rent proof. Use it as a quick screen before saving live deals in the Deal Pipeline.
How to Use This Checklist
- Enter planned occupants, households, shared facilities, and rent-paid assumptions.
- Read whether the simple inputs suggest a mandatory HMO licence is likely, an HMO definition is likely, or a council check remains required.
- Check the local council licensing page for additional or selective licensing.
- Collect room-size, amenity, fire safety, Article 4/planning, certificate, and room-rent evidence.
- Disclose unresolved licensing or planning risk before sending the investor pack.