A shared house in Sedgley 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.
Terms for management, tenant-find or guaranteed rent are agreed in writing for each property before you instruct us.
HMO rules in Dudley Council
| Rule | Dudley 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 force Whole borough, since 15 September 2023 |
Checked October 2026 against Dudley Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Dudley Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Sedgley into a small HMO needs planning permission. Before we take a house on, we check it has the planning status it needs. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Dudley Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO guaranteed rent work in Sedgley
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Sedgley and elsewhere in the West Midlands. 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 Sedgley 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
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Inspections with written reports to the owner
- Room letting and tenant management handled by us
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease