HMO compliance audits in Redditch

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

We work in Redditch for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

Covering Redditch and nearby Worcestershire towns

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Designed around Redditch Borough Council's HMO standards

Free survey in Redditch

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

Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Redditch we start by measuring every room and checking Redditch Borough Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.

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 Redditch Borough Council

Rule	Redditch Borough 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	Not confirmed

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

We couldn't confirm Redditch Borough 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 Redditch Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO compliance audits in Redditch: what we do

An audit of an HMO in Redditch 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 Redditch 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
Fire precautions and fire risk assessment reviewed
Written report with a prioritised, photographed fix list
Licence conditions checked against the house as it is
Management Regulations 2006 duties checked on site

HMO compliance audits near Redditch

Bromsgrove 5.2 miles
Kings Norton 6.5 miles
Longbridge 6.7 miles
Northfield 7.7 miles
Stirchley 7.7 miles
Bournville 7.7 miles

What landlords in Redditch ask us

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

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Redditch?

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 Redditch 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.

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

Only if Redditch Borough 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.