HMOs in Solihull are licensed and regulated by Solihull Council. Before we manage, lease or appraise a house, we check whether the address falls within an additional licensing scheme or an Article 4 direction, because both change what the house needs.
Because we also build and repair HMOs, problems found at an inspection can be priced and fixed by the same team.
HMO rules in Solihull Council
| Rule | Solihull 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 | Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked |
Checked October 2026 against Solihull Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO guaranteed rent for Solihull landlords
We offer guaranteed rent leases on suitable shared houses in Solihull 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 Solihull 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
- Lease of the whole house for a fixed monthly rent
- Draft lease supplied for your own solicitor to review
- Repair responsibilities set out clearly in the lease
- Licence and certificate records shared with you
HMO guaranteed rent near Solihull
- Shirley 1.6 miles
- Acocks Green 2.7 miles
- Hall Green 2.8 miles
- Sheldon 2.9 miles
- Knowle 2.9 miles
- Yardley 3.8 miles
