London council seeks views on HMO licensing

Camden Council is inviting tenants, landlords, property agents and anyone with experience or an interest in the private rented housing sector to have their say on the council’s current licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

HMOs in the borough are shared homes, including house and flat shares, student homes, bedsits, and some buildings converted into flats.

In Camden, landlords are required to have an additional licence if they own or manage a HMO.

Launched in 2015, the scheme is reviewed every five years. A consultation is now open for residents, tenants, landlords, agents, businesses and service providers in Camden and the surrounding areas to share their views and help shape the future of HMO licensing in the borough.

Councillor Sagal Abdi-Wali, Cabinet Member for Better Homes at Camden Council

Cllr Sagal Abdi-Wali (left), cabinet member for Better Homes at Camden Council, said: “Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. With over a third of households in Camden privately renting, it’s crucial that these homes meet the highest standard of safety and management for our residents.”

The consultation began on Monday 27 January and will close at midnight on Tuesday 8 April 2025. Find out more about HMO licensing and share your views by clicking here.

Drop-in sessions will be taking place at local libraries for residents to find out more about the scheme and share their views:

+ Pancras Square Library, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG

Tuesday 4th February 2025 10:30am – 12:30pm

 

+ Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, NW3 3HA

Thursday 13th February 2025 2:00pm – 4:00pm

 

+ Kentish Town Library, 262- 266 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2AA

Tuesday 4th March 2025 12:00 – 2:00pm

 

+ Camden Town Library, 218 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BD

Thursday 20th March 4:00pm – 6:00pm

 

+ Queens Crescent Library, 165 Queen’s Crescent, NW5 4HH

Tuesday 1st April 11:30am – 1:30pm

 

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