HMO compliance audits in Hereford

We handle HMO compliance audit work for HMOs in Hereford and the rest of Herefordshire, checking each requirement against Herefordshire Council's current rules.

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

Covering Hereford and nearby Herefordshire towns

Free survey and fixed written quote

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Ask about a house in Hereford

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

If the property is in Hereford, the council that matters is Herefordshire Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in Herefordshire Council

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

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

HMO compliance audits in Hereford: what we do

An audit of an HMO in Hereford 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 Herefordshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Hereford 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
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed

HMO compliance audits near Hereford

Ross-on-Wye 11.6 miles
Leominster 11.7 miles
Ledbury 12.3 miles
Bromyard 12.7 miles
Malvern 17 miles
Ludlow 21.9 miles

What landlords in Hereford ask us

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Hereford?

Herefordshire Council is the licensing authority for Hereford. 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 Hereford?

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 Hereford needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in Hereford 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.