If the property is in Stone, the council that matters is Stafford Borough Council. We look up its current schemes for the address and note any conditions it usually attaches to licences.
You get one point of contact, written terms agreed for each property and regular updates on rent, repairs and compliance.
HMO rules in Stafford Borough Council
| Rule | Stafford 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 | Not confirmed |
Checked October 2026 against Stafford Borough Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.
We couldn't confirm Stafford Borough 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 Stafford Borough Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
HMO management for Stone landlords
Our HMO management in Stone covers the whole cycle of a shared house: letting rooms, collecting rent, arranging repairs and keeping the licence conditions and certificates in date. We check the local council's licensing scheme for the address before taking a house on, because conditions vary across Staffordshire.
For owners in Stone, we can also help with registration on the PRS Database, which is due to open region by region from 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands, subject to Parliament approving the regulations. Repairs are handled by our own maintenance team.
- Regular inspections of rooms and common parts
- Management Regulations 2006 duties carried out day to day
- Repairs by our own maintenance team
- Room advertising, viewings, referencing and tenancy set-up
- Rent collection, arrears follow-up and monthly statements