HMO compliance audits in Droitwich Spa

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

From Droitwich Spa to the rest of Worcestershire, quotes are fixed for the agreed specification.

  • Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors
  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • Covering Droitwich Spa and nearby Worcestershire towns

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Landlords in Droitwich Spa deal with Wychavon District 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.

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

HMO rules in Wychavon District Council

RuleWychavon District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsNot confirmed

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

We couldn't confirm Wychavon District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Wychavon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

Our HMO compliance audit service in Droitwich Spa

An audit of an HMO in Droitwich Spa 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 Droitwich Spa 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
  • Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
  • Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
  • Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
  • Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site

HMO compliance audits near Droitwich Spa

What landlords in Droitwich Spa ask us

Who issues HMO licences in Droitwich Spa?

Wychavon District Council is the licensing authority for Droitwich Spa. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

Do HMOs in Droitwich Spa 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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Droitwich Spa?

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 Droitwich Spa needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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.

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