HMO compliance audits in Matlock

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

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

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

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Derbyshire Dales District Council

Rule	Derbyshire Dales 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 against Derbyshire Dales District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

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

How we handle HMO compliance audit work in Matlock

An audit of an HMO in Matlock 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 Matlock 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
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates

HMO compliance audits near Matlock

Clay Cross 6.2 miles
Alfreton 7.5 miles
Belper 8.5 miles
Chesterfield 8.8 miles
Ripley 9.7 miles
Dronfield 11.8 miles

HMO compliance audits in Matlock: common questions

Do HMOs in Matlock 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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Matlock?

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 Matlock needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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

Only if Derbyshire Dales District 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.

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