HMO compliance audits in Shirley

Need help with HMO compliance audit in Shirley? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Solihull Council asks for.

Work in Shirley is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

Covering Shirley and nearby West Midlands towns

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Free survey and fixed written quote

Free survey in Shirley

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

If the property is in Shirley, the council that matters is Solihull Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

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 Solihull Council

Rule	Solihull 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	Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked

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

Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO compliance audits for Shirley landlords

An audit of an HMO in Shirley 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 Shirley 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
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule

HMO compliance audits near Shirley

Hall Green 1.5 miles
Solihull 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.4 miles
Kings Heath 3 miles
Sheldon 3.5 miles
Moseley 3.8 miles

Questions about HMO compliance audit in Shirley

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

Only if Solihull 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 Shirley?

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Shirley?

Since 1 May 2026 councils can issue civil penalties of up to £40,000, and rent repayment orders can cover up to two years' rent. If a house in Shirley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.