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Proposal to introduce a new HMO licensing scheme in 12 central wards of Bristol
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Consultation has concluded
We consulted on the council's proposal to introduce an Additional Licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation in the 12 wards that make up central Bristol – Ashley, Bishopston & Ashley Down, Central, Clifton, Clifton Down, Cotham, Easton, Hotwells & Harbourside, Lawrence Hill, Redland, Southville and Windmill Hill – with the aim to improve poor management and poor housing conditions.
The proposed Additional Licensing scheme would apply to all private rented houses or flats in this area that are let to three or more people who aren’t related and who share some facilities, like kitchens or bathrooms.
Landlords would need to apply for a licence and meet licensing conditions.
The Housing Act 2004 gives local authorities the power to declare Discretionary Licensing areas where problems in the private rented sector have been identified.
Our research tells us that Houses in Multiple Occupation are most likely to be in poor condition and suffer poor management practices and would benefit from this type of intervention.
Where properties are being managed badly and/or in poor condition this can affect the health, safety and wellbeing of tenants and/or for neighbours, other residents and members of the public.
We consulted on the council's proposal to introduce an Additional Licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation in the 12 wards that make up central Bristol – Ashley, Bishopston & Ashley Down, Central, Clifton, Clifton Down, Cotham, Easton, Hotwells & Harbourside, Lawrence Hill, Redland, Southville and Windmill Hill – with the aim to improve poor management and poor housing conditions.
The proposed Additional Licensing scheme would apply to all private rented houses or flats in this area that are let to three or more people who aren’t related and who share some facilities, like kitchens or bathrooms.
Landlords would need to apply for a licence and meet licensing conditions.
The Housing Act 2004 gives local authorities the power to declare Discretionary Licensing areas where problems in the private rented sector have been identified.
Our research tells us that Houses in Multiple Occupation are most likely to be in poor condition and suffer poor management practices and would benefit from this type of intervention.
Where properties are being managed badly and/or in poor condition this can affect the health, safety and wellbeing of tenants and/or for neighbours, other residents and members of the public.
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We asked
The consultation on the council’s proposal to introduce a new HMO licensing scheme in 12 central wards of Bristol was open for 12 weeks from 19 February 2018 until 13 May 2018. This consultation is now closed.
The consultation sought feedback from the public (including tenants, landlords and other citizens) on the licensing proposals, including the cost of a licence and various discounts, and asked for information about respondents’ experiences of renting or living near Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
You can see the consultation information booklet and map through the links below:
