Who can withdraw a HMO Licence?
- The current licence holder:
If you are either reducing the number of occupiers below licensing requirements or the property has become solely occupied by the owner or a single family then the property is no longer operating as a HMO. In this case you must inform us before your licence is due for renewal by requesting we withdraw your licence. However, if this change is temporary, you should apply for a Temporary Exemption Notice (TEN) instead.
Please be aware that if in the future, your property requires a licence, you would be required to submit a new application and associated fees would apply. Please also note, if the property was last occupied by yourself or a single household, Planning Permission may need to be obtained to operate the property as a HMO.
Withraw your licence online
There is no charge to withdraw your licence and you can do it easily online:
Who can revoke a HMO Licence?
The Local Authority can revoke a HMO licence in the following circumstance:
- Licence holder or any other has committed a serious breach of licence condition/repealed breaches
- Licence holder or manager is no longer fit and proper
- A licence would be refused for a particular reason relating to the structure of the HMO
- HMO is not reasonably suitable for a number of households/persons specified as the maximum number authorised to occupy the house.