BEESTON ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION …
A ‘House in Multi Occupation’ (HMO) is a property which is rented by three or more tenants who are not from ‘one household’ (ie not a family) that share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. HMO’s are common within Broxtowe Borough, particularly around Beeston and the surrounding area. This new ‘Direction’ will allow the Council to monitor the location of all new ‘Article 4 type properties’ and evaluate the impact they will have on the area and community.
If there is any unauthorised use of a property, the Council can issue an ‘Enforcement Notice’ under planning legislation to require the unauthorised use to cease. There is the possibility of a fine should the landlord chose not to comply with the Enforcement Notice and the Council will consequently take action in court. It should be noted, however, that this would be a last resort from the Council’s point of view.
Planning permission is easily applied for through the Broxtowe Council web site and all landlords are advised to keep records of ‘history of usage’ in case of discrepancies, particularly those who already run a house as a multiple let. For further information please call Louise Mitchell at our Beeston Lettings Branch on 0115 922 9090.