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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)- An Owner's Guide
What is an HMO?
In general terms, a house in Multiple Occupation dwelling is a house, flat or bedsit occupied by persons who do not make up a single household. The legal definition has recently been revised by the Housing Act 2004.
For further details of the Act visit the ODPM website at www.odpm.gov.uk
The Act can be viewed in full at www.opsi.gov.uk
The HMO Owner's Guide, produced by the council, provides information for landlords and potential landlords on HMO's, and about the standards, regulations and law that applies to such property. Please note that this document is due to be revised to include changes in the law made by the Housing Act 2004.
Contents of the guide:-
Types of HMO
Legal Responsibilities and Rights
Tenants Rights
Looking After Your Property
Energy Efficiency
Appendices - Planning and HMOs, Building Regulations, Fire protection, Food Hygiene, Furniture and Furnishings, Housing Regulations 1990
If you are an owner of a house in multiple occupation or are considering converting a property please click here 
for a copy of the guide.
Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. If you do not have this software on your computer and you wish to download it now please click here.
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For more information contact
Private Housing Renewal Unit
Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council
Council Offices
4 Civic Way
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 0BE
Telephone 0151 356 6540
Fax 0151 356 6545
Email housing@epnbc.gov.uk
