If the property is in Uppingham, the council that matters is Rutland County Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.
Quotes list each item of work, so you can see where the money goes and compare like for like.
HMO rules in Rutland County Council
| Rule | Rutland County 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 Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.
How we handle HMO safety certificate work in Uppingham
Landlords in Uppingham 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 Uppingham and across Rutland, 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.
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing certificates
- Compliance diary with every due date in one place
- Remedial electrical work quoted to meet the 28-day deadline
- Annual gas safety checks by Gas Safe registered engineers
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks and replacements
Gas, electrical and alarm certificates near Uppingham
- Oakham 5.5 miles
- Corby 6.5 miles
- Stamford 10.9 miles
- Market Harborough 11.3 miles
- Kettering 13.1 miles
- Melton Mowbray 14.1 miles