Mandatory HMO Licence London

We handle your entire mandatory HMO licence application from start to finish. Fixed fee of £500+VAT. No paperwork. No council phone calls. Just your licence.

Apply Now — £500+VAT Call 020 1234 5678

What Is a Mandatory HMO Licence?

A mandatory HMO licence is a legal requirement under the Housing Act 2004, as amended by the Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Mandatory Conditions of Licences) (England) Regulations 2018.

Since October 2018, the previous 3-storey requirement was removed. Now, any property rented to 5 or more people from 2 or more separate households must be licensed — regardless of how many floors it has.

This applies throughout England and Wales, including all London boroughs.

Who Needs a Mandatory HMO Licence?

You MUST apply if your property is:

✓Rented to 5 or more people
✓Occupied by people from 2 or more separate households
✓Used as their only or main residence
✓Has shared kitchen, bathroom or toilet facilities

A ‘household’ typically means a single person or members of the same family. So a 5-bedroom property with 5 unrelated tenants requires a mandatory HMO licence.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Operating an unlicensed HMO is a serious criminal offence. The consequences are severe.

£30,000+

Maximum Financial Penalty

Councils can impose civil penalties up to £30,000 per offence. Some have issued even higher fines.

12 months

Rent Repayment Orders

Tenants can apply to reclaim up to 12 months of rent paid during unlicensed occupation.

Banned

Banning Orders

Courts can ban you from operating as a landlord or managing properties entirely.

What Our £500+VAT Service Includes

Our fixed fee covers the complete application process. You provide us with your property details — we do everything else.

✓Initial property assessment and licence eligibility review
✓Compliance advice on HMO standards (room sizes, fire safety, amenities)
✓Full preparation of your licence application
✓Submission to the relevant London borough council
✓Liaison with council officers throughout the process
✓Handling of any additional information requests
✓Notification when your licence is granted
✓Guidance on licence conditions and ongoing compliance

£500

+ VAT — Our service fee

Council application fees are additional and payable direct to the borough — typically £500–£1,200 depending on the council. We provide full cost transparency upfront.

✓ No hourly billing

✓ No hidden fees

✓ 48hr response guaranteed

✓ All London boroughs covered

Apply Now — £500+VAT

We respond within 48 hours

Mandatory HMO Licence FAQs

Any landlord who rents a property to 5 or more people forming 2 or more separate households, who share facilities such as a bathroom or kitchen. This applies regardless of the number of storeys since October 2018.

The licence covers the property's management, physical standards (room sizes, amenities), fire safety measures and the fit and proper person test for the landlord or managing agent.

Mandatory HMO licences are issued for up to 5 years. You must apply to renew before expiry — we can handle renewals too.

Minimum room sizes apply: single sleeping rooms must be at least 6.51m², double rooms at least 10.22m², and rooms for children under 10 at least 4.64m². Rooms below these minimums cannot be used as sleeping accommodation.