1. Y O U R C O U N C I L Houses in Multiple Occupation Vic Gouldstone – Private Sector Housing Team Leader

2. Y O U R C O U N C I L Presentation content What is a HMO? Why is the usage significant? Legislation & Guidance HMO licensing Q & A

3. Y O U R C O U N C I L What is a HMO? Building Test Residence test More than one household Consideration test Exemptions

4. Y O U R C O U N C I L Why is the usage significant? Increased risk of fire – Entec report (has been criticised) Unrelated / shift patterns / movement / use Fire related deaths falling – due to increased regulation / enforcement / guidance / awareness / training

5. Y O U R C O U N C I L Legislation & Guidance Housing Act 2004 – HHSRS / enforcement / licensing HMO Management regulations / HMO Licensing Management Regulations Guidance – HHSRS operating / enforcement / Lacors Housing Fire Safety / amenity standards – locally adopted.

6. Y O U R C O U N C I L Any questions? vic.gouldstone@medway.gov.uk 01634 333533