HMO compliance audits in Bewdley

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

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

Designed around Wyre Forest District Council's HMO standards

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Free survey and fixed written quote

Free survey in Bewdley

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

Wyre Forest District Council is the licensing and planning authority for Bewdley. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

HMO rules in Wyre Forest District Council

Rule	Wyre Forest District 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	Due to start Kidderminster only, due to start 20 February 2027

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

Wyre Forest District Council's Article 4 direction, due to start on 20 February 2027, covers Kidderminster only. Elsewhere, including Bewdley, changing a family house into a small HMO is normally permitted development. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wyre Forest District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO compliance audits for Bewdley landlords

An audit of an HMO in Bewdley 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 Worcestershire set their own HMO standards on top of the national rules. Our audits of houses in Bewdley 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
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list

HMO compliance audits near Bewdley

Stourport-on-Severn 2.8 miles
Kidderminster 3 miles
Stourbridge 9.2 miles
Droitwich Spa 10.3 miles
Wolverhampton 10.3 miles
Kingswinford 10.5 miles

What landlords in Bewdley ask us

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Bewdley?

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 Bewdley needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

What documents does Wyre Forest 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 Wyre Forest District Council's current list for your application.

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

Only if Wyre Forest 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.

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.