An HMO in Oakham 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.
We cover LE15 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Oakham as anywhere else in Rutland.
HMO rules in Rutland County Council
| Rule | Rutland County 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. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
Our HMO fire safety service in Oakham
We carry out HMO fire safety works in Oakham to a written specification taken from the fire risk assessment and the local council's HMO standards. That keeps the work proportionate, because a small two-storey house and a large three-storey one in Oakham rarely need the same measures.
Typical jobs in Oakham include fire doors with self-closers, interlinked alarms, emergency lighting and fire stopping of hidden gaps. Every job across Rutland ends with commissioning certificates, photos of concealed work and a logbook for routine tests.
- Fire doors fitted with self-closers, seals and correct gaps
- Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Commissioning certificates, logbook and photos of concealed work
- Specification taken from the fire risk assessment and council standards
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it