Report a suspected HMO

Report an HMO now

If you think people are living in a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) that doesn’t have a licence, you can report it to us.

You can look at GOV.UK to check what makes a property an HMO.

You can also check our register of HMOs that do have a licence, before you make your report.

To report a suspected HMO, you will need:

• the address or location of the HMO
• the property type
• to tell us how many people you think are living there
• to tell us what you are concerned about, such as disrepair or overcrowding
• any contact details you have, such as for the landlord of the property
• your name, address and contact details

Once we receive your report, we will:

• acknowledge it within three working days
• investigate the property
• contact you to update you on the progress of our investigation