Waste ASB
Ealing Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee recently reviewed anti-social behaviour linked to Houses in Multiple Occupation.
In October 2026, Ealing Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the effectiveness of its Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and its approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) linked to these properties. The committee heard that Ealing has 4,101 licensed HMOs, with an estimated 340 additional unlicensed properties.
The review highlighted significant hazards identified during inspections of HMOs, with fire safety being the most prevalent issue. The council's licensing team reported 4,890 hazards across known HMOs, noting a failure rate of 64.7% for mandatory HMOs and 72.2% for additional HMOs. Waste ASB refers to anti-social behaviour specifically related to waste management, such as fly-tipping or overflowing bins.
Key facts
- Ealing Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed HMO licensing and ASB linked to these properties in October 2026. Source
- Ealing currently has 4,101 licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Source
- An estimated 340 additional unlicensed HMO properties exist in Ealing. Source
- The council's licensing team identified 4,890 hazards across known HMOs. Source
- Fire safety was the most prevalent hazard identified in HMO inspections. Source
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