HMO compliance audits in Clay Cross

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Clay Cross with HMO compliance audit, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

We work in Clay Cross for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

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Covering Clay Cross and nearby Derbyshire towns

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Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Clay Cross we start by measuring every room and checking North East Derbyshire District Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 47 miles from Clay Cross. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in North East Derbyshire District Council

Rule	North East Derbyshire District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Not confirmed
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Not confirmed

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

We couldn't confirm North East Derbyshire District 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 North East Derbyshire District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO compliance audit service in Clay Cross

An audit of an HMO in Clay Cross 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 Clay Cross 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
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule

HMO compliance audits near Clay Cross

Alfreton 5 miles
Chesterfield 5.3 miles
Matlock 6.2 miles
Bolsover 6.6 miles
Sutton-in-Ashfield 6.9 miles
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 8.4 miles

What landlords in Clay Cross ask us

Do HMOs in Clay Cross need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.

Who issues HMO licences in Clay Cross?

North East Derbyshire District Council is the licensing authority for Clay Cross. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Clay Cross?

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 Clay Cross needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

What documents does North East Derbyshire District 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 North East Derbyshire District Council's current list for your application.