HMO licensing under consultation by London council
Summary
Ealing Council is consulting on a new borough-wide five-year additional HMO licensing scheme due to begin in April 2027. The consultation follows concerns identified in the borough about property condition, management and related issues in some HMOs, including fire safety, overcrowding and disrepair.
Why it matters
Additional licensing can affect a wider range of HMOs than the national mandatory scheme, increasing inspection and compliance activity for landlords and property managers. Surveyors may encounter more licensing-related due diligence, condition reporting and enforcement issues in affected properties.
Key points
- Ealing is consulting on a new five-year additional HMO licensing scheme.
- The proposed scheme would be borough-wide and start in April 2027.
- Mandatory licensing already applies to most larger HMOs with five or more occupants.
- The council cites concerns including fire safety, overcrowding, disrepair, waste and anti-social behaviour.
- Additional licensing would give the council powers to identify HMOs, inspect properties and enforce licence conditions.
Organisations:
Ealing Council
Regulations:
mandatory HMO licensing scheme, additional HMO licensing scheme
Locations:
Ealing, London
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