A shared house in Telford has to work for the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We look at all three before we agree terms.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 23 miles from Telford, which keeps inspections and property visits easy to arrange.
HMO rules in Telford & Wrekin Council
| Rule | Telford & Wrekin Council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people) | In force everywhere in England |
| Additional HMO licensing | None found A planned borough-wide scheme was revoked in September 2026 |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed |
| Article 4 direction for small HMOs | Due to start Borough-wide, due to start 27 February 2027 |
Checked October 2026 against Telford & Wrekin Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed a borough-wide Article 4 direction that starts on 27 February 2027. From then, turning a family house in Telford into a small HMO will need planning permission, so we check your programme against that date. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Telford & Wrekin Council revoked a planned borough-wide additional licensing scheme in September 2026, so the mandatory licence for five or more people is the main one to plan for.
HMO guaranteed rent for Telford landlords
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Telford and elsewhere in Shropshire. 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 Telford 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.
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
HMO guaranteed rent near Telford
- Dawley 1.5 miles
- Oakengates 1.6 miles
- Madeley 2.8 miles
- Wellington 3.9 miles
- Newport 7.9 miles
- Bridgnorth 9.5 miles