Shared houses in Oakham need to satisfy Rutland County Council's licensing team as well as building regulations. We plan for both from the first survey, which avoids rework later.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 50 miles from Oakham. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.
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 void refurbishment work in Oakham
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Oakham between tenancies: inspection, repairs, redecoration, a deep clean and safety checks, finished with photos you can use to advertise the room. Each job is quoted per room or per job after we have seen it.
Because tenants can now give notice at any point in the year, voids in Oakham are harder to predict. We agree standard finishes and a set checklist with landlords across Rutland, so a room can be put right without waiting on decisions.
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
- Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
- Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
- Move-out inspection with dated photos