Guidance for landlords on HMO standards

Management arrangements and statement

Management Arrangements

In deciding whether the proposed management arrangements for the house are satisfactory, the Council must be satisfied that:

  • The person proposed to be responsible for managing the house has sufficient competency
  • The proposed management structures and funding arrangements are suitable

The person(s) responsible for managing a licensable HMO may be required to attend a suitable training course, approved by the local authority, to demonstrate their competency and knowledge of housing and tenancy-related matters.

Approved training providers may include:

  • National Landlords Association
  • Residential Landlords Association
  • DASH Services
  • Other Local Authorities or independent providers

Management Statement

The intended licence holder must provide evidence of arrangements for the proper management of the property. This must include a statement detailing how the following matters will be addressed:

  1. Periodic inspection of the property (internally and externally) at intervals of at least every 6 months to identify repair or maintenance needs, and the measures to address them
  2. Planned maintenance programmes
  3. Measures to prevent or reduce anti-social behaviour by occupants or visitors
  4. Fire safety instructions for residents