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I would appreciate some advice regarding whether my property is a HMO ?
I own a mid-terrace property which was converted into 3 self-contained flats in approximately 1969.
flat 1 (ground floor)  is occupied by a single mother and 1 child.
flat 2 ( which is a mid-landing small studio) is occupied by 1 person.
flat 3 ( which is a 3 bedroom maisonette) which is currently unoccupied ,which I'm in the process of letting to 2 tenants.

any advice would be very appreciated.

Woj

The definition of HMO under Housing Act 2004, and not e.g. council tax:

Quote from: Woj on July 25, 2020, 01:21:22 PM
I own a mid-terrace property which was converted into 3 self-contained flats in approximately 1969.

If the conversion is not in full compliance with builiding regulations in effect as of 1st June 1992, then yes. Otherwise...

Quote from: Woj on July 25, 2020, 01:21:22 PM
flat 1 (ground floor)  is occupied by a single mother and 1 child.
flat 2 ( which is a mid-landing small studio) is occupied by 1 person.

No. No.

Quote from: Woj on July 25, 2020, 01:21:22 PM
flat 3 ( which is a 3 bedroom maisonette) which is currently unoccupied ,which I'm in the process of letting to 2 tenants.

If only the two of them live there, no. If they do not form a single household, and there's another adult living there as well, then yes.

many thanks,for clarify that for me.

I am in the process of converting a house into 4 units. can they still be classed as an HMO if they all have their own bathroom and cooking facilities? There will be a shared laundry/utility room.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/legal/housing_conditions/houses_in_multiple_occupation/definitions

Thank you, that is a shame. Will need to go the planning route!