What is an HMO?
The definition of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property occupied by three or more people (including children) who form two or more households.
It includes shared houses, bedsits and some flats where the kitchen and/or bathrooms are shared. This includes houses rented by students.
A household may be:
- A single person
- A cohabiting couple
- Several members of the same family, all related by blood or marriage
As an example, a house occupied by a brother, sister and one other unrelated occupant would form two households; three unrelated persons would form three households.
The number of tenancy agreements is not relevant in determining whether a house is an HMO.
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Further information
Further information on HMOs is available in our frequently asked questions.
