Are you a landlord of residential accommodation?

Do you rent out shared houses or flats, bedsits or flats where some of the facilities are shared?

If the above applies then this website is essential reading for you

You must check to see if you require a licence foryour HMO as from the middle of 2006 it will be an offence to operate an HMO without a licence, and a fine of up to £20,000 can be issued