What does House in multiple occupation mean?

Glossary

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

Also called: HMO

In one sentence

A property shared by people from more than one household who share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom.

A mandatory licence is needed for five or more people from two or more households. Buildings managed by registered providers and some public bodies are exempt under Schedule 14 to the Housing Act 2004. Charities and CICs are not.

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Registered provider of social housingA landlord registered with the Regulator of Social Housing, such as a housing association or council.

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Types of supported housing in EnglandSupported housing is any housing that comes with support, care or supervision to help people live as independently as they can. The main models are hostels, shared supported houses, self-contained supported flats, Housing First, refuges, young people's schemes, supported lodgings, supported living and housing for older people. They differ in who they serve, how long people stay and who pays for the support.

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

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