Managing an HMO shouldn't
feel like a second job.
RentSure handles the extra compliance burden, licence tracking, and multi-tenant rent collection that comes with Houses in Multiple Occupation.
HMO landlords face unique challenges
More tenants, more regulations, more risk — but with RentSure, not more stress.
6x More Compliance
HMOs have 6 additional mandatory requirements beyond standard properties — each with their own deadlines and penalties.
Licence Tracking
HMO licences expire every 5 years. Miss renewal and you face unlimited fines plus rent repayment orders.
Multiple Tenants
Tracking rent from 5-20+ tenants across individual rooms is complex and time-consuming without the right tools.
Local Authority Rules
Each council has different HMO requirements, Article 4 directions, and licensing thresholds.
Higher Penalties
HMO non-compliance can result in unlimited fines vs £5,000-£30,000 for standard lets.
More Admin Time
Fire safety checks, room inspections, multiple tenancy agreements — the paperwork multiplies quickly.
6 additional compliance requirements
Beyond standard landlord obligations, HMOs require these additional certifications and checks.
How RentSure helps HMO landlords
Every feature designed specifically for the complexities of managing Houses in Multiple Occupation.
HMO Licence Tracking
Track licence number, expiry date, and issuing authority for each property. Receive automatic reminders 90, 60, and 30 days before expiry.
Fire Safety Compliance
Track all 6 fire safety requirements in one place. Auto-generated tasks with calculated due dates based on your last inspection.
Multi-Tenant Rent Collection
Individual room-by-room rent tracking with separate payment schedules per tenant. Automatic matching via Open Banking.
Room & Unit Management
Create individual units within your HMO, assign tenants to specific rooms, and manage void periods and turnovers efficiently.
HMO regulations vary by nation
We track the specific HMO licensing requirements for your property's location.
England
Mandatory licensing for 5+ persons, 2+ households, 3+ storeys
Scotland
HMO licensing via local authority, separate HMO declaration
Wales
Mandatory HMO registration through Rent Smart Wales
Northern Ireland
HMO licensing through NIHE for 3+ unrelated tenants
HMO penalties are severe
Non-compliance can result in unlimited fines, rent repayment orders, and even criminal prosecution.
Operating without HMO licence
Unlimited fine
Rent Repayment Orders
Up to 12 months rent
Fire safety non-compliance
Unlimited fine or imprisonment
Management regulation breaches
Up to £30,000 per offence
Standard Let vs HMO Requirements
See the extra compliance burden HMO landlords face compared to standard single-let properties.
6 additional requirements — RentSure tracks them all automatically.
HMO support included in Business
Our Business plan includes full HMO support with up to 75 units — perfect for multi-room properties.
Business
Up to 75 units, perfect for HMO portfolios
- Full HMO compliance tracking
- Multi-tenant rent collection
- Room/unit management
- HMO licence expiry alerts
- Fire safety task automation
- Priority support
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