HMO compliance audits in Chesterfield

Our HMO compliance audit service in Chesterfield starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Our base in Great Barr is about 51 miles from Chesterfield, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • Designed around Chesterfield Borough Council's HMO standards
  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

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An HMO in Chesterfield has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

Because we also manage and maintain HMOs, we design with day-to-day running in mind: hard-wearing finishes, sensible storage and layouts that keep shared spaces usable.

HMO rules in Chesterfield Borough Council

RuleChesterfield Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Chesterfield Borough Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Chesterfield Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO compliance audit work in Chesterfield

An audit of an HMO in Chesterfield checks the house the way a licensing officer would: room sizes, fire safety, amenities, certificates and paperwork. You get a written, prioritised fix list, so you know what needs doing before an inspection, renewal or purchase.

Councils across Derbyshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Chesterfield check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

  • Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
  • Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
  • Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
  • Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
  • Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed

HMO compliance audits near Chesterfield

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Chesterfield

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

What documents does Chesterfield Borough Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Chesterfield Borough Council's current list for your application.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Chesterfield?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Chesterfield needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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