HMO compliance audits in Solihull

Midlands HMO provides HMO compliance audit support in Solihull: we work out what Solihull Council needs, gather the evidence and help you keep the house compliant.

From Solihull to the rest of the West Midlands, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Designed around Solihull Council's HMO standards

Covering Solihull and nearby West Midlands towns

Ask about a house in Solihull

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

Landlords in Solihull deal with Solihull 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 B91 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Solihull as anywhere else in the West Midlands.

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.

Our HMO compliance audit service in Solihull

An audit of an HMO in Solihull 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 Solihull check against both, and we can quote for any work the report identifies once you have read it.

Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed

HMO compliance audits near Solihull

Shirley 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.7 miles
Hall Green 2.8 miles
Sheldon 2.9 miles
Knowle 2.9 miles
Yardley 3.8 miles

HMO compliance audits in Solihull: common questions

Do HMOs in Solihull 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.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

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

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.

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