HMO compliance audits in Erdington

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

Our base in Great Barr is about 5 miles from Erdington, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

Covering Erdington and nearby West Midlands towns

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Free survey in Erdington

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

Shared houses in Erdington need to satisfy Birmingham City Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.

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 Birmingham City Council

Rule	Birmingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area 25 of the city's 69 wards, 5 June 2023 to 4 June 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, in force since 8 June 2020

Checked October 2026 against Birmingham City Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Birmingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Erdington into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Birmingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 4 June 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

Our HMO compliance audit service in Erdington

An audit of an HMO in Erdington 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 the West Midlands set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Erdington 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
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates

HMO compliance audits near Erdington

Castle Bromwich 2.6 miles
Kingstanding 3 miles
Sutton Coldfield 3.1 miles
Saltley 3.4 miles
Aston 3.5 miles
Perry Barr 3.8 miles

HMO compliance audits in Erdington: common questions

Who issues HMO licences in Erdington?

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

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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

Do HMOs in Erdington 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.