The City Council ensures that shared accommodation such as bedsits and flats are safe to live in. Inspections require landlords to provide and maintain fire safety and carry out any necessary repairs. This service applies to privately-owned houses in multiple occupation.
Contact the
Leicester City Council Helpline.
Houses in Multiple Occupation - Mandatory Licensing
Mandatory licensing applies to houses in multiple occupation where all the following apply:
- A house in multiple occupancy is a property that is three or more storeys high and has five or more individuals which comprise two or more households.
Application forms are available from Leicester City Council. Call 0116 252 6382 to register your name to receive an application form.
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