HMO fire risk assessments in Melton Mowbray

Need help with HMO fire risk assessment in Melton Mowbray? We check the rules that apply at the address and prepare what Melton Borough Council asks for.

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

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  • Free survey and fixed written quote

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An HMO in Melton Mowbray 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.

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 Melton Borough Council

RuleMelton Borough 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

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

HMO fire risk assessments in Melton Mowbray: what we do

Shared houses in Melton Mowbray need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.

Councils and fire services covering Leicestershire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Melton Mowbray after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

  • Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes
  • Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
  • Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
  • Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
  • Site visit covering common parts and every escape route

HMO fire risk assessments near Melton Mowbray

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Melton Mowbray

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.

Who issues HMO licences in Melton Mowbray?

Melton Borough Council is the licensing authority for Melton Mowbray. We prepare the application and supporting documents, and the council decides whether to grant the licence and on what conditions.

What happens if I let an unlicensed HMO in Melton Mowbray?

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 Melton Mowbray needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

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