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HMOs
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1. Can you tell me how many HMOs have been reported as being in 'disrepair' or 'unsafe' as per your guidelines set out here (https://publicprotectionpartnership.org.uk/environmental-health/housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmo/) since January 2019 to July 2024
Year Reports of unsafe HMOs in disrepair
2019: 12
2020: 9
2021: 22
2022: 11
2023: 6
2024 (so far): 1
2. How many HMOs have failed inspections since January 2019 to July 2024
We do not hold this information. We use the HHSRS to assess hazards and determine a course of action, accordingly. Where hazards are significant, we consider use of notices, (where a number of significant hazards exist or voluntary compliance has not been achieved or commitment to undertaking made. Attached please find list of formal enforcement activities.
3. How many HMO licence holders have lost their licences since 2019 to July 2024.
If you hold the data in financial years that is also fine if it is not held to July - as recent as possible please. I would like it presented in a yearly format in a table on a PDF.
Year Number of HMOs licence holders losing licence
2019: 0
2020: 0
2021: 0
2022: 0
2023: 0
2024 (so far): 0
No licences have been lost, having regard to housing conditions. Please note, we undertake inspections during the hmo application process, and potential significant hazards are addressed either prior to licence issue, or by inclusion of conditions.
