Introduction

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgement is given to LG Regulation & ANUK for source material

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Introduction to Subject

Regulations are in force to ensure good day-to-day management of houses in multiple occupation.The regulations place a duty on the manager of the HMO but also put a duty on the occupiers not to obstruct the manager in his duties and to comply with management arrangements in place.

The duty to comply with management regulations applies to managers of all HMOs, regardless of whether or not they have to be licensed.

Legislation

• Housing Act 2004
• Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
• The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2006
• The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2006
• The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Additional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007
• The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Additional Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2007
• The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Management) (England) Regulations 2009
• The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Management) (Wales) Regulations 2009