HMO projects in Oakham are shaped by the rules of Rutland County Council. Before we price anything, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs and how long it takes.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Rutland County Council
| Rule | Rutland County 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 Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO compliance audit service in Oakham
An audit of an HMO in Oakham 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 Rutland set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Oakham 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
- Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
- Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
- Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
- Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed