Plans to retrospectively convert a property in Northampton into ‘serviced accommodation’ that was criticised for 'bypassing HMO regulations' has been taken to appeal West Northamptonshire ...

It has now ceased managing the property. In failing to comply with The Licensing and Management of HMO Regulations 2006 following an inspection in November 2023 carried out by Salford City Council ...

The Additional Licensing scheme would cover a wider range of properties than the mandatory, national HMO scheme, which has been in place since 2006. The new regulations would cover HMOs occupied ...