If the property is in Rugby, the council that matters is Rugby Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.
HMO rules in Rugby Borough Council
| Rule | Rugby Borough 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 | In part of the area Five central wards: Benn, Coton and Boughton, Eastlands, New Bilton, and Newbold and Brownsover, since 23 February 2025 |
Checked October 2026 against Rugby Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Rugby Borough Council's Article 4 direction covers five central wards of Rugby. Whether a house in Rugby needs planning permission to become a small HMO depends on whether it is inside that boundary, which we check for the exact address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Rugby Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO guaranteed rent for Rugby landlords
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Rugby and elsewhere in Warwickshire. 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 Rugby 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.
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
