What is an HMO?

• occupied by more than one household that shares the bathroom, toilet or kitchen
• occupied by more than one household and the flats are not entirely self contained, whether facilities are shared or not
• converted self-contained flats that do not meet the requirements of the 1991 Building Regulations, and at least one third of the flats are occupied under short tenancies.

• as their only or main residence
• a refuge for people escaping domestic violence
• by students during term time
• for other purposes prescribed by the government.

What is considered a "household"?

• a family
• a single person
• a couple (opposite or same sex)
• other relationships, such as fostering, carers and domestic staff.