If the property is in Oakham, the council that matters is Rutland County Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
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.
How we handle HMO guaranteed rent work in Oakham
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Oakham and elsewhere in Rutland. Before making an offer we survey the house, measure the rooms and check the local council's licensing and planning position for the address, because those decide how many people can lawfully live there.
Owners in Oakham who lease to any operator should check the licence, certificates and tenancy paperwork, because licensing offences and rent repayment orders can reach superior landlords since 1 May 2026. Have the lease reviewed by your own solicitor before you sign.
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review