HMO compliance audits in Shirebrook

Need help with HMO compliance audit in Shirebrook? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Bolsover District Council asks for.

We cover Shirebrook and the surrounding Derbyshire postcodes, including NG20.

  • Designed around Bolsover District Council's HMO standards
  • Quotes itemised so you can compare
  • One team for build, compliance and lettings

Ask about a house in Shirebrook

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

An HMO in Shirebrook 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.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Shirebrook isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Bolsover District Council

RuleBolsover District 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 Bolsover 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 Bolsover District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO compliance audits for Shirebrook landlords

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

  • Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
  • Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
  • Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
  • Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
  • Licence conditions checked against the house as it is

HMO compliance audits near Shirebrook

HMO compliance audits in Shirebrook: common questions

Do HMOs in Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook?

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 Shirebrook needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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.

Ready to talk about Shirebrook?

Book a free survey. We measure every room, check Bolsover District Council's rules and give you a fixed written quote.

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