Landlords pages
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Register of licensed HMOs
Published on 5 April 2019Register of licensed HMOs
Under the Housing Act 2004 we have a duty to maintain a public register of all houses in multiple occupation licences, known as HMOs.
Our public licensed HMO register is an interactive map of all properties in the Epping Forest district with a HMO licence. (more…)
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HMO application process
Published on 1 February 2019HMO application process
A house in multiple occupation, known as a HMO, is a property occupied by 3 or more people (including children) who form more than 1 family and share either a kitchen or a bathroom. A family includes cohabiting partners.
- Essex HMO amenity standards (pdf 283KB)
- LACORS – Housing Fire Safety (pdf 3MB)
- The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
If the HMO has 5 or more occupants, (more…)
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Apply for HMO licence
Published on 1 February 2019Apply for HMO licence
A house in multiple occupation, known as a HMO, is a property occupied by 3 or more people (including children) who form more than 1 family and share either a kitchen or a bathroom. A family includes cohabiting partners.
- Essex HMO amenity standards (pdf 283KB)
- LACORS – Housing Fire Safety (pdf 3MB)
- The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
If the HMO has 5 or more occupants, (more…)
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Energy performance certificate
Published on 1 February 2019Energy performance certificate
An energy performance certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency and environmental impact of your property. It is rated on a scale from A to G (A the most efficient and G the least efficient). From the 1 April 2018 there is now a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to normally have a minimum energy performance rating of E on an energy performance certificate (EPC). (more…)
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Advice for landlords
Published on 1 February 2019Advice for landlords
Guidance on for landlords on how to let and to lease has been produced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and is available through GOV.UK.
GOV.UK guidance – How to lease
Landlord associations
Several recognised landlord associations exist to provide information, support and advice to landlords on all aspects of renting in the private sector. (more…)