If you're the owner of an HMO in Bristol or are in the process of becoming one, then you'll want to make sure your HMO is fully compliant for both planning and licencing purposes.   Failure to comply with HMO licencing conditions can result in fines of up to £30,000 and even prison sentences in the most serious cases.

With over 155 pieces of legislation impacting HMO properties, knowing exactly how to stay compliant can be confusing.  That's one the reasons that bpp, Bristol's award-winning HMO specialist, is sharing the simple one page checklist used by our compliance team when assessing the suitability of a new HMO for our rental portfolio. It's not an exhaustive list and you should seek advice directly from  Bristol City Council, but it does address many of the most important issues.

What's included?

• 21 point checklist covering examples of key HMO licencing, planning & compliance checks 

• 7 most important fire safety checks from the  LACORS framework.

• Links to interactive postcode checkers for Additional & Discretionary Licencing Areas & Article 4 locations

• Overview of space standards applying to both room sizes and communal areas with a link to Bristol City Council's Amenity Standards Document

• Explanation of the certificates you need to let an HMO and how often they need to be renewed

• Download of the Minimum Standards and HHSRS Checklist used by Bristol City Council to assess rental property in Bristol.

About Bristol Property Partnership

Voted best agency in the Southwest at the most recent HMO Awards and a  letting agency Finalist at the 2023 Bristol Property Awards, Bristol Property Partnership (bpp) is Bristol's market-leading room let specialist.  With nearly 800 rental units across the city, we have a reputation for delivering exceptional service and market-leading rental returns for landlords and investors.

Stay compliant with Bristol's HMO specialist

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