Running an HMO in Stratford-upon-Avon means keeping Stratford-on-Avon District Council's licence conditions, the management regulations and the tenancy rules in step. We keep those together in one compliance diary.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
HMO rules in Stratford-on-Avon District Council
| Rule | Stratford-on-Avon District 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 Stratford-on-Avon District 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 Stratford-on-Avon District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO guaranteed rent work in Stratford-upon-Avon
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon 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
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- 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
HMO guaranteed rent near Stratford-upon-Avon
- Warwick 8.2 miles
- Leamington Spa 10.5 miles
- Kenilworth 11.8 miles
- Evesham 12.3 miles
- Redditch 12.8 miles
- Knowle 13.3 miles
