Instant UK HMO Licensing & Compliance Checker
UK STATUTORY PROPERTY COMPLIANCE
Quickly assess your property under the Housing Act 2004 and the 2018 Licensing Regulations. Determine whether mandatory licensing applies, check amenity ratios, and verify statutory bedroom standards in seconds.
[INSTANT DOWNLOAD] Complete UK HMO & Landlord Compliance Audit Packet
Full statutory verification portfolio: HMO licensing, Awaab’s Law damp/mould timelines, and legionella water hygiene. Avoid up to £30,000 local authority civil penalties.
HMO Compliance Inspection Audit Pack (Mandatory licensing checklist, room size standards & amenity ratios)
Landlord Compliance & Awaab’s Law Audit Pack (Damp/mould response timescales. Section 13 rent registers & periodic inspection logs)
Water Safety & Legionella Temperature Audit Pack (HSE ACoP L8 & HSG274 temperature monitoring ledgers & flushing logs)
🎁 FREE BONUS INCLUDED: Pre-inspection Council Walkthrough Checklist & Scoring Matrix (Instant PDF)
Physical, bound paper records required for on-site storage, contractor sign-offs, and Environmental Health / Council inspections.
Official On-Site Property Registers & Compliance Logs
Statutory Legal & Property Tax Handbooks
Practical reference guides to Section 24 allowable expenses, planning controls, and statutory compliance.
Guide 1: Statutory Minimum Bedroom Sizes (England)
National Bedroom Thresholds (Housing Act 2004 / 2018 Regulations):• Single Adult (Age 10+): Minimum 6.51 m² (70 sq ft) of usable floor area.• Two Adults Sharing: Minimum 10.22 m² (110 sq ft) of usable floor area.• Child under 10: Minimum 4.64 m² (50 sq ft).Note on Ceiling Height: Any floor area where the ceiling height is lower than 1.5 metres cannot lawfully be counted toward the usable room size.
Guide 2: When Does Mandatory Licensing Apply?
Nationwide Mandatory Criteria:A property requires a Mandatory HMO Licence if it is occupied by 5 or more individuals who form 2 or more separate households and share basic amenities (such as a kitchen, bathroom, or WC). The previous "three-storey" rule was abolished in October 2018; mandatory licensing applies regardless of building height.Guide 3: Additional & Selective Schemes
Local Authority Licensing Extensions:If your property has 3 or 4 tenants (forming 2+ households), you may still require an Additional Licencedepending on your local council's borough-wide rules. Always check local ward designations for Selective Licensing schemes, which can apply to single-household tenancies.
Guide 3: Additional & Selective Schemes
Local Authority Licensing Extensions:If your property has 3 or 4 tenants (forming 2+ households), you may still require an Additional Licencedepending on your local council's borough-wide rules. Always check local ward designations for Selective Licensing schemes, which can apply to single-household tenancies.
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Disclaimer: This assessment tool, written guides, and associated compliance templates are provided for informational and educational purposes only based on UK housing legislation (Housing Act 2004) and English mandatory licensing regulations. They do not constitute formal legal, surveying, or local authority planning advice. Local housing authorities may enforce stricter criteria, amenity ratios, and additional or selective licensing designations. No liability or responsibility is accepted for any regulatory penalties, actions, errors, or omissions. Landlords and property managers remain solely responsible for independently verifying statutory compliance directly with their relevant local authority.