Help CentreWHAT IS AN HMO
HMO stands for House of Multiply Occupation. An HMO is a property which has 3 or more people from more than one household living there who share kitchen, bathroom, or toilet facilities. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to all HMO’s having 3 or more occupants.
HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR HMO HAS A LICENCE
Newcastle City Council are currently moving between two systems, therefore have two public registers. If you live in an HMO of 3 or more occupants your landlord must have a licence. You can check if your landlord has a licence below;
If you would like someone from the Advice Team to check for you, please email su.advice@northumbria.ac.uk with your address
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY HMO DOES NOT HAVE A LICENCE?
REPORT IT! You can report it here.
Don’t forget HMO licence applies for 3 or more occupants. If you would like someone from the Advice Team to double check before you report this or if any of the above links do not work, please email su.advice@northumbria.ac.uk.