HMO compliance audits in Lichfield

Our HMO compliance audit service in Lichfield starts with the council's requirements for that address, not a generic checklist.

Every job in Lichfield starts with a measured survey and a check of Lichfield District Council's current HMO rules.

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Landlords in Lichfield deal with Lichfield 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 cover WS13 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Lichfield as anywhere else in Staffordshire.

HMO rules in Lichfield District Council

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

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

Our HMO compliance audit service in Lichfield

An audit of an HMO in Lichfield 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 Staffordshire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Lichfield 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
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is

HMO compliance audits near Lichfield

Burntwood 4.3 miles
Brownhills 5.6 miles
Tamworth 6.3 miles
Aldridge 6.5 miles
Rugeley 7.1 miles
Sutton Coldfield 7.4 miles

What landlords in Lichfield ask us

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.

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

Who issues HMO licences in Lichfield?

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

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Lichfield?

Only if Lichfield 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.