HMO compliance audits in Kidderminster

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

We cover Kidderminster and the surrounding Worcestershire postcodes, including DY10.

  • Free survey and fixed written quote
  • Quotes itemised so you can compare
  • Covering Kidderminster and nearby Worcestershire towns

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An HMO in Kidderminster has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

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 Wyre Forest District Council

RuleWyre Forest District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensingNot confirmed
Selective licensingNot confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOsDue 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 has confirmed an Article 4 direction covering Kidderminster, due to start on 20 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Kidderminster into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. 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 in Kidderminster: what we do

An audit of an HMO in Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster 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
  • Every bedroom measured, including the 1.5 m ceiling rule
  • Certificates and tenancy paperwork checked for gaps and dates
  • Licence conditions checked against the house as it is

HMO compliance audits near Kidderminster

HMO compliance audits in Kidderminster: common questions

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

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.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Kidderminster?

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 Kidderminster needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

How long does an HMO licence last?

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

Ready to talk about Kidderminster?

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