HMO compliance audits in Stratford-upon-Avon

For landlords in Stratford-upon-Avon, our HMO compliance audit service turns the council's requirements into a clear list of documents, works and dates.

Whether the house in Stratford-upon-Avon is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

  • Covering Stratford-upon-Avon and nearby Warwickshire towns
  • Designed around Stratford-on-Avon District Council's HMO standards
  • Free survey and fixed written quote

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Stratford-upon-Avon sits within Stratford-on-Avon District Council, which sets its own HMO standards for room sizes, kitchens and bathrooms. Our designs start from those standards, so the layout we price is designed to meet the council's licensing requirements.

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 Stratford-on-Avon District Council

RuleStratford-on-Avon District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
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 Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO compliance audit work in Stratford-upon-Avon

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

  • Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
  • Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
  • Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
  • Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
  • Licence conditions checked against the house as it is

HMO compliance audits near Stratford-upon-Avon

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Stratford-upon-Avon

Do I need a licence for a three or four person HMO in Stratford-upon-Avon?

Only if Stratford-on-Avon 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.

Who issues HMO licences in Stratford-upon-Avon?

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

What documents does Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon District Council's current list for your application.

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.

Need HMO compliance audit help in Stratford-upon-Avon?

Book a free survey. We measure every room, check Stratford-on-Avon District Council's rules and give you a fixed written quote.

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