HMO compliance audits in Ilkeston

Midlands HMO provides HMO compliance audit support in Ilkeston: we work out what Erewash Borough Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

Whether the house in Ilkeston is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

Designed around Erewash Borough Council's HMO standards

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Ilkeston and nearby Derbyshire towns

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An HMO in Ilkeston 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 Erewash Borough Council

Rule	Erewash Borough 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	Due to start Due to start 6 March 2027: Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley

Checked October 2026 against Erewash Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Erewash Borough Council has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Ilkeston, most of Long Eaton and parts of Sandiacre and Sawley, due to start on 6 March 2027. From then, turning a family house in Ilkeston into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Erewash Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO compliance audits for Ilkeston landlords

An audit of an HMO in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule

HMO compliance audits near Ilkeston

Eastwood 2.1 miles
Stapleford 3.1 miles
Heanor 3.5 miles
Bilborough 4 miles
Bulwell 5.1 miles
Basford 5.1 miles

What landlords in Ilkeston ask us

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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Erewash Borough Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Ilkeston?

Only if Erewash Borough Council runs an additional licensing scheme covering the address. Mandatory licensing starts at five or more people. We confirm the position with the council for the address.

Do HMOs in Ilkeston 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.