HMO compliance audits in West Bromwich

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

Tell us about the property in West Bromwich and we'll arrange a free survey at a time that suits you.

Designed around Sandwell Council's HMO standards

Free survey and fixed written quote

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Ask about a house in West Bromwich

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

Sandwell Council is the licensing and planning authority for West Bromwich. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 4 miles from West Bromwich. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

HMO rules in Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

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

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO compliance audit work in West Bromwich

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

Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is

HMO compliance audits near West Bromwich

Oldbury 1.6 miles
Smethwick 1.8 miles
Handsworth 2.4 miles
Wednesbury 2.6 miles
Tipton 3.2 miles
Great Barr 3.2 miles

Questions about HMO compliance audit in West Bromwich

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in West Bromwich?

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 West Bromwich needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

Do HMOs in West Bromwich 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.

Who issues HMO licences in West Bromwich?

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

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

Yes. Sandwell Council runs additional licensing across its whole area, so a three or four person HMO in West Bromwich with two or more households needs a licence. Mandatory licensing covers five or more people.