Houses in multiple occupation
If you rent out a property for house in multiple occupancy (HMO) in South Tyneside, you may require a licence from South Tyneside Council.
Apply for a licence
Apply to licence a house in multiple occupation
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(email your form to environmental.health@southtyneside.gov.uk)
Apply to make a change
Apply to change a licence for a house in multiple occupation
Renew your licence
Eligibility criteria
- Applications must be made to South Tyneside Council
- A fee maybe charged
- You must be a fit and proper person to hold the licence
Application evaluation process
Licences will be granted if:
- The house is or can be made suitable for multiple occupation
- The applicant is a fit and proper person and the most appropriate person to hold the licence
- The proposed manager has control of the house, and is a fit and proper person to be the manager
- The management arrangements are satisfactory
Will tacit consent apply if I haven't heard back from you?
No. It is in the public interest that the council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the council within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or contact us on 0191 424 7927 or email environmental.health@southtyneside.gov.uk
How do I appeal if my application isn't approved?
Please contact South Tyneside Council in the first instance.
You may appeal to a residential property tribunal.
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.
How do I appeal against the conditions of my licence?
Please contact South Tyneside Council in the first instance.
You may appeal to a residential property tribunal regarding conditions attached to a licence or any decision to vary or revoke a licence.
Any appeal must be made within 28 days of the decision being made.
Consumer complaints
If a licence is granted and you wish to appeal against it being granted you may do so to a residential property tribunal within 28 days of the decision being made.
