HMO compliance audits in Market Drayton

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

Tell us about the property in Market Drayton and we'll arrange a free survey at a time that suits you.

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Designed around Shropshire Council's HMO standards

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An HMO in Market Drayton has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

HMO rules in Shropshire Council

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

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

HMO compliance audits for Market Drayton landlords

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

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

HMO compliance audits near Market Drayton

Whitchurch 9.1 miles
Newport 9.5 miles
Keele 10.8 miles
Newcastle-under-Lyme 12.9 miles
Stone 14 miles
Wellington 14.2 miles

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Market Drayton

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.

Do HMOs in Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton?

Shropshire Council is the licensing authority for Market Drayton. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What documents does Shropshire 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 Shropshire Council's current list for your application.