SCHEDULE 4Applications for HMO licences: procedure
2Notice of application
1
A “notice of HMO application” is a notice which—
a
states that an application for an HMO licence has been made in respect of living accommodation,
b
sets out the information described in paragraph 1(2) and (3) (excluding the information described in sub-paragraph (3)(c) of that provision),
c
states the date of the notice,
d
explains the procedure for making written representations about the application to the local authority.
2
The applicant must cause a notice of HMO application to be displayed on or near to the living accommodation concerned for 21 days from the date on which the application is made.
3
The applicant must ensure that the notice of HMO application is designed and displayed so that it can be conveniently read by the public.
4
The removal, obscuring or defacement of a notice of HMO application does not affect compliance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) if the applicant—
a
took reasonable steps to prevent (and did not cause) the removal, obscuring or defacement, and
b
on becoming aware of such an event, replaced the notice.
5
An applicant who considers that sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) have been complied with must certify that fact to the local authority.
6
Where—
a
a notice of HMO application is removed, obscured or defaced during the period for which it must be displayed, but
b
the applicant considers that compliance with sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) is, because of sub-paragraph (4), unaffected,
the certificate must state the relevant circumstances.
7
If the local authority is satisfied that sub-paragraph (2) or (3) has not been complied with in the manner certified by the applicant, it may require the applicant to cause a notice of HMO application to be displayed on or near the living accommodation concerned for 21 days from such date as the authority may specify.
8
Sub-paragraphs (3) to (7) apply in relation to a duty under sub-paragraph (7) as they apply in relation to a duty under sub-paragraph (2).
9
On receiving an application for an HMO licence, the local authority—
a
must send a copy of the application to the chief officer of the fire and rescue authority and the chief constable, and
b
may give a notice of HMO application in a newspaper circulating in its area.