Houses in multiple occupation licensing
Learn how to identify houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), licensing requirements, sanctions, and practical issues for occupiers.
Course summary
This course covers how to identify houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and when a landlord needs a licence.
We'll explore licence conditions, what happens if landlords don’t get a licence, when a tenant can apply for a rent repayment order, and the practical issues for people living in HMOs.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two half day sessions
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Thursday 09 October 2025 – Friday 10 October 2025 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £175 + VAT | £140+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
This course includes:
the definition of a HMO and licensing requirements, including HMO licence types, conditions, and variation or revocation of licences
selective licensing schemes and local authority powers to manage HMOs
rules for managing HMOs, including sanctions for failing to licence and rent repayment orders
tenancy issues, joint and sole tenancies, replacement tenants, and relevant changes under the Renters' Rights Act
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
identify a house in multiple occupation
understand HMO licence types and conditions
understand the sanctions and remedies for the failure to licence or breach of licence
provide realistic and accurate advice to occupiers of HMOs
understand relevant changes in the Renters' Rights Act
Who this training is for
You should already have a basic understanding of security of tenure in the private rented sector.
You might be an adviser, solicitor or work for a local authority or social landlord.
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