HMO compliance audits in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Ashby-de-la-Zouch with HMO compliance audit, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

From Ashby-de-la-Zouch to the rest of Leicestershire, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

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Landlords in Ashby-de-la-Zouch deal with North West Leicestershire District Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

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

HMO rules in North West Leicestershire District Council

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

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

HMO compliance audits in Ashby-de-la-Zouch: what we do

An audit of an HMO in Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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 Leicestershire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Ashby-de-la-Zouch check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list

HMO compliance audits near Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Coalville 3.9 miles
Swadlincote 4.7 miles
Shepshed 7.1 miles
Burton upon Trent 8.9 miles
Alvaston 10.3 miles
Loughborough 10.9 miles

What landlords in Ashby-de-la-Zouch ask us

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

Only if North West Leicestershire 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 happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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.