HMO compliance audits in Uttoxeter

Need help with HMO compliance audit in Uttoxeter? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what East Staffordshire Borough Council asks for.

We cover Uttoxeter and the surrounding Staffordshire postcodes, including ST14.

  • Covering Uttoxeter and nearby Staffordshire towns
  • One team for build, compliance and lettings
  • Free survey and fixed written quote

Free survey in Uttoxeter

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

An HMO in Uttoxeter 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.

We cover ST14 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Uttoxeter as anywhere else in Staffordshire.

HMO rules in East Staffordshire Borough Council

RuleEast Staffordshire Borough Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNone found
Selective licensingIn part of the area
Parts of Burton until 11 September 2027. A new scheme for 16 Burton streets runs 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

Checked October 2026. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm East Staffordshire 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 found no additional licensing scheme in force in East Staffordshire Borough Council, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.

HMO compliance audits in Uttoxeter: what we do

An audit of an HMO in Uttoxeter 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 Uttoxeter 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
  • Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
  • Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
  • Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site

HMO compliance audits near Uttoxeter

HMO compliance audits in Uttoxeter: common questions

What documents does East Staffordshire Borough 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 East Staffordshire Borough Council's current list for your application.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

Who issues HMO licences in Uttoxeter?

East Staffordshire Borough Council is the licensing authority for Uttoxeter. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

Planning an HMO in Uttoxeter?

Call or send the form and we'll arrange a survey at a time that suits you.

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