HMO fire risk assessments in Basford

Midlands HMO supports HMO landlords in Basford with HMO fire risk assessment, from measured plans and certificates to the works that close any gaps.

Every job in Basford starts with a measured survey and a check of Nottingham City Council's current HMO rules.

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An HMO in Basford 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.

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HMO rules in Nottingham City Council

Rule	Nottingham City Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole city, 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028
Selective licensing	In part of the area Some or all of 15 wards, 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2028
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, since 11 March 2012

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

Nottingham City Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Basford into a small HMO needs planning permission. We check the planning history of the address as part of any licence work. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Nottingham City Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 31 December 2028), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

How we handle HMO fire risk assessment work in Basford

Shared houses in Basford 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 Nottinghamshire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Basford after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

Prioritised action plan with a reason for each item
Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes

HMO fire risk assessments near Basford

Bulwell under a mile
Sherwood 2.2 miles
Hucknall 2.4 miles
Bilborough 2.4 miles
Arnold 2.7 miles
Nottingham 3.7 miles

Questions about HMO fire risk assessment in Basford

Do HMOs in Basford 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.

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 Basford?

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 Basford needs a licence, apply as soon as possible.

What documents does Nottingham City 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 Nottingham City Council's current list for your application.