Part 5Licensing of houses in multiple occupation
Application for HMO licence
131Suitability of living accommodation
1
The local authority may grant an HMO licence only if it considers that the living accommodation concerned—
a
is suitable for occupation as an HMO, or
b
can be made so suitable by including conditions in the HMO licence.
2
In determining whether any living accommodation is, or can be made to be, suitable for occupation as an HMO the local authority must consider—
a
its location,
b
its condition,
c
any amenities it contains,
d
the type and number of persons likely to occupy it,
e
the safety and security of persons likely to occupy it, and
f
the possibility of undue public nuisance.