The landlord failed to transfer the licence when becoming a private limited company
Belfast Council has turned down a HMO application for a street in the Stranmillis area with more than three times the council limit on multiple occupation homes.
“In February 2021 the ownership of the property was transferred to Torrbeg Properties Limited and in accordance with section 28 of the 2016 Act the licence ceased to have effect on the date of transfer. The NIHMO Unit was not informed of the change of ownership at that time. An application for a new HMO licence was received from Torrbeg Properties Limited on August 2 2024.”
Applications for new HMO licences have increased in other parts of the city in recent months, notably in North Belfast, and have been consistently rejected by councillors in this part of the city. Licences are issued for five year periods. On that date, out of 80 premises available for rent within the BT9 area on the website PropertyNews.com, there were 18 licensed HMOs containing 69 bedspaces. The HMO accommodation was available immediately.
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