An HMO in Market Harborough has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.
We cover LE16 and the neighbouring postcodes, with the same standards in Market Harborough as anywhere else in Leicestershire.
HMO rules in Harborough District Council
| Rule | Harborough 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 Harborough 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 Harborough District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Market Harborough
Landlords in Market Harborough need the same core certificates as anywhere in England: an annual gas safety record, an EICR at least every 5 years and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Licence conditions often add fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing to the list.
We arrange checks for HMOs in Market Harborough and across Leicestershire, book them before they fall due and keep every date in a compliance diary. Where a report needs remedial work, we quote for it straight away so deadlines are met.
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
- EICRs by qualified electricians, at least every 5 years
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements