Part 5Licensing of houses in multiple occupation
Introductory
124Requirement for HMOs to be licensed
1
Every house in multiple occupation (“HMO”) must be licensed under this Part unless it is exempted by or under section 126, 127 or 142.
2
A licence under this Part (an “HMO licence”) is a licence granted by a local authority authorising occupation of living accommodation as an HMO.