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Houses of Multiple Occupation

HMO Q&A

by Will Sandry

What are homes in multiple occupation (HMOs)?

Any home with 3 or more un-related people living together who share a kitchen and bathroom, but each have a separate bedroom.

Are homes in multiple occupation a problem?

Yes and No. There is a shortage of all types of housing in the UK.

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Lib Dems make progress on HMOs

by B&NES Lib Dems

Councillors in Bath have welcomed yesterday evening’s decision by the new Liberal Democrat administration on B&NES Council to allocate funding to start tackling the issue of over-concentration of shared housing (also known as houses in multiple occupation or HMOs).

The funding is a step towards the Council taking on new powers to require planning permission for homes to be converted to shared accommodation through a so-called Article 4 Direction.

Oldfield Councillor, Will Sandry (Oldfield), commented

“I am delighted that the new Liberal Democrat administration on the Council has made it a priority to take action on the issue of HMOs.

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