borough-wide licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Hillingdon Council is implementing a borough-wide licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation to improve housing standards and tackle anti-social behaviour.
Hillingdon Council's borough-wide licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is now in effect, with enforcement having commenced on 24 August 2026. The council's Cabinet approved the scheme on 19 February 2026, aiming to improve housing standards and address anti-social behaviour. Landlords were given until 23 August 2026 to comply with the new regulations.
The scheme, enacted under Section 56 of the Housing Act 2004 for a five-year period, followed extensive consultation. A report to the council noted strong support from four in five respondents for the initiative, which seeks to ensure landlords adhere to minimum housing standards and address resident concerns about poorly managed HMOs.
Key facts
- Enforcement of Hillingdon Council's HMO licensing scheme began on 24 August 2026. Source
- The compliance deadline for landlords was 23 August 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved the scheme on 19 February 2026. Source
- The scheme is enacted under Section 56 of the Housing Act 2004 for five years. Source
- Consultation showed strong support from four in five respondents. Source
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