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HMO Application Checklist


Please ensure you have all documents and certificates necessary for your HMO Licence Application.

Checklist

  • Payment card *
  • DBS or similar disclosure scheme check dated within 28 days of the licence application being submitted *
  • Floor plans with room descriptions and measurements. Include location of fire detection and position of amenities.*
  • Copy of current Electrical Installation Condition Report*
  • Copy of current Landlords Gas Safety Certificate (if applicable)*
  • Contractual agreement between a licence holder and a manager (if applicable)*
  • Copy of fire alarm design, installation and commissioning certificate
  • Copy of emergency lighting design, installation and commissioning certificate (where applicable)
  • Copy of fire extinguisher service certificate (where applicable)
  • Copy of PAT Testing certificate

* Applications submitted without these items (where applicable) will be rejected.

Documents and Certificates

Where additional documents or certificates are required, they must be submitted within 7 days of the request.

Email documents to: psh@cornwall.gov.uk 
or
Post documents to: Private Sector Housing, Cornwall Council, PO Box 676, Threemilestone, Truro, TR1 9EQ.

How we deal with breaches of the Housing Act 2004

  • Imposition of discretionary licence conditions.
  • Variation of an existing property licence.
  • Service of enforcement notices (charges apply).
  • Revocation of the existing property licence and reducing a new licence term to 1 year.
  • Financial Penalties as an alternative to prosecution.
  • Prosecution
  • Cautions

Responsible Landlords Scheme

We encourage you to join the Cornwall Responsible Landlords Scheme.

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