HMO compliance audits in Uppingham

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Uppingham with HMO compliance audit, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

Every job in Uppingham starts with a measured survey and a check of Rutland County Council's current HMO rules.

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HMO projects in Uppingham 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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 50 miles from Uppingham. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

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.

How we handle HMO compliance audit work in Uppingham

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

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

HMO compliance audits near Uppingham

Oakham 5.5 miles
Corby 6.5 miles
Stamford 10.9 miles
Market Harborough 11.3 miles
Kettering 13.1 miles
Melton Mowbray 14.1 miles

What landlords in Uppingham ask us

Do HMOs in Uppingham 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Uppingham?

Rutland County Council is the licensing authority for Uppingham. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What documents does Rutland County Council ask for with an HMO licence?

Councils usually ask for floor plans showing room sizes and fire safety features, gas and electrical safety certificates, and fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. We check Rutland County Council's current list for your application.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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