House in multiple occupation - apply for a temporary exemption

  1. Summary

    A landlord must have a licence for a privately-rented house in multiple occupation (HMO) if it meets the following criteria:

    • occupied by five or more people;
    • those people form two or more households; or
    • tenants share some amenities like kitchen, bathroom or laundry.

    You may be eligible to apply for a Temporary Exemption Notice (TEN) if you’re taking steps to take the property out of licensing. For example, you’re selling the property to someone who will live in it as an owner occupier.

    We will only consider extending the notice if you have exceptional circumstances.

  2. Fees

    None

  3. Application and guidance notes

    Policy, standards and conditions

    Email us to Apply for a temporary exemption

  4. Processing and timescales

    28 working days. Tacit Consent will not apply due to public safety.

  5. Legislation

    You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence.

    Read a summary of the regulation relating to this licence.

     

  6. Validity and renewals

    3 months only.

  7. Complaints

    Contact us in the first instance

  8. Contact us

    HMOlicensingenquiry@manchester.gov.uk