London's Premier
HMO Licensing Experts
Avoid £40,000 fines and Rent Repayment Orders. We make HMO and Private Property licensing across London simple, compliant, and stress-free.
* Verified compliance data across all Greater London councils (2026 update).
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London Licensing
HMO and Private Property Licensing is the local authority’s mechanism to ensure rental homes are safe and properly managed.
What is an HMO?A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property rented to at least three people who are not from one “household” (e.g., a family) but share facilities like a bathroom and kitchen. In London, this triggers mandatory, additional, or selective licensing laws.
Risks: Operating an unlicensed HMO is a criminal offence carrying unlimited fines, up to £40,000 in Civil Penalty Notices, and 12-month Rent Repayment Orders.
Expert Help: Specialists like HMO KIT guide compliance with local rules.
London Property Licensing Schemes Explained
Mandatory
Larger HMOs (5+ people, 3+ storeys) borough-wide.
Additional
Smaller HMOs (3-4 sharers) in designated areas.
Selective
Also known as Private Property Licensing: All rentals even single-family homes in specific zones.
Section 257 Licence
For buildings converted into flats such as blocks of flats. Subject to Additional Licensing.
London Borough HMO Licensing Standards Directory
Why London Landlords Trust Our HMO Licensing Service
We handle everything so you can focus on your portfolio
Fast Turnaround
Applications prepared and submitted within days, not weeks. We know what councils need.
Full Compliance
Every inspection, document, and submission is handled to meet the exact requirements of your borough.
Dedicated Support
A named consultant for your case. Direct communication, real-time updates, and expert advice.
All Licence Types
Mandatory, Additional, Selective, and Section 257 — we handle every licence type across all 33 boroughs.
Our Evidence of Work: Case Studies
See how Jeff Glass and the HMO KIT team secure licences and defend landlords against heavy enforcement penalties.
Licence Approval Rate
We do not submit applications that fail. Every property is fully pre-audited to ensure compliance.
Council Fines Avoided
Defended private landlords and portfolios from hefty Civil Penalties and RRO actions in 2025/2026.
Rooms Certified
Borough-standard spatial measurements completed and officially signed off by council inspection teams.
HMO Fine Avoidance & Rapid Approval
The Challenge
A landlord was facing a potential £15,000 Civil Penalty Notice for an unlicensed 6-bedroom HMO after a council inspection flagged spacing and fire safety breaches.
Our Solution
Jeff Glass conducted an emergency site visit, drafted compliant floor plans, reorganized the kitchen layouts to meet Brent’s amenity ratios, and handled all council correspondence.
Verified Compliance Outcome
The Civil Penalty Notice was dismissed entirely. A full Additional HMO Licence was granted within 6 weeks, protecting £45,000 in annual rental income.
Meet Our London Property Licensing Lead Consultant
Direct access to London's most experienced licensing specialists
Jeff Glass
Lead Compliance Consultant
With over 15 years' experience in London property regulation, backed by years of real-world property experience, Jeff knows how to handle complex situations. Specializing in HMOs and Private Property Licensed properties, he supports clients with everything from licensing applications to resolving complex landlord issues.
With strong relationships across London council licensing teams, he takes a straightforward, practical approach—ensuring everything is handled correctly and clients feel supported throughout the entire process.
* Compliance schemes, mandatory conditions, and room sizing thresholds manually cross-referenced and validated against Greater London Authority and individual borough registers as of Q2 2026.
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