Shared houses in West Bridgford need to satisfy Rushcliffe Borough Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.
HMO rules in Rushcliffe Borough Council
| Rule | Rushcliffe 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Rushcliffe Borough 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 Rushcliffe Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO compliance audits for West Bridgford landlords
An audit of an HMO in West Bridgford 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 Nottinghamshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in West Bridgford 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
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
- Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates