Brent residents are being asked to have their say on plans to improve living conditions in private rented homes.
An online survey, starting today, invites tenants, landlords, and anyone affected to give their views on Brent Council’s proposals to improve living standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
These new plans are an extension of a previous programme that ran for five years and ended in January, which helped improve the quality of private rented homes in the borough. During that time, more than 2,500 HMOs were licensed.
HMO licensing makes sure that houses are safe, well-managed, and provide basic facilities for tenants. Council officers inspect licensed properties to ensure they meet the required standards.
A mandatory licence is needed for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. Additional licensing covers other types of HMOs, typically the smaller with three or more people from two or more different households, like those living in bedsits.
