Long-awaited new measures on HMOs to be brought in
as a private house with shared facilities where bedrooms are rented separately by at least three tenants.The action plan includes having two extra housing officers to concentrate on unlicensed HMOs and taking enforcement action against them.The council would also tackle litter and rubbish generated by HMOs as well as reviewing room sizes and amenities for tenants.
Mr Brown said: "HMOs form part of the overall housing supply across West Northants and are particularly beneficial for people on low incomes, key workers and students – but they must be licensed and managed properly." He said the action plan, which council officers recommend is approved by the cabinet, would "protect tenants, support landlords and make our neighbourhoods more pleasant for everyone".
The council said the vast majority of HMOs were in Northampton with about 10 to 15 in Daventry and South Northamptonshire.
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