House in multiple occupation - apply for a temporary exemption

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.

Policy, standards and conditions

Apply for a temporary exemption

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

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

Read a summary of the regulation relating to this licence.