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HMO Property Standards

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Along with obligations placed on all landlords relating to the health and safety of their properties, there is an extra layer of regulation that applies to HMO. Landlords and property managers of HMO face steep penalties for non-compliance with safety measures and may also be subject to licence conditions. This course provides an overview of the various pieces of legislation affecting property standards in HMO, how they are applied and how to ensure your HMO complies.

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Suitability - Who should attend?

 

  • HMO landlords
  • Letting/managing agents dealing with HMO properties
  • HMO managers
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    Outcome / Qualification etc.

    CPD Points Awarded 2 standard


     

  • Break down the key pieces of legislation on property standards for HMO to provide a clear understanding of obligations
  • Understand the additional obligations placed on HMO landlords such as fire safety and minimum room sizes
  • What to expect from tenants in terms of gaining access and behaving in a tenant like manner
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    Training Course Content

     

  • S11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 - explaining the basic repairing obligations
  • Defective Premises Act 1972 - how tenants can seek compensation if they suffer injury, harm or loss
  • HMO Manager Regulations - the additional layer of regulations affecting HMO of all sizes, irrespective of licensing.
  • The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), Housing Act 2004 - the Local Authority risk-based approach to assessing properties for hazards. Properties requiring a licence are highly likely to be assessed under this legislation
  • Overview of gas and electrical safety
  • Minimum room sizes in HMO
  • Introduction to fire safety in HMO
  • Tenants behaving in a 'tenant like manner'
  • How to obtain access for repairs
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    Member Price: from £28, Non Member Price: from £42

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    National Residential Landlord Association
    Suite 323, The Tootal Buildings
    Broadhurst House, 56 Oxford Street
    M1 6EU Manchester

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