Do you rent from a private landlord?

If you have answered yes to all of these questions, the property may be classed as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and may need to be licensed.

This is the landlord’s responsibility and they should apply for a licence to make sure that the property is safe and well managed.

Bristol City Council are currently carrying out spot checks to see if properties that ought to be licensed actually are, so you may have someone knock on your door in the next few weeks asking you a few questions.

ALWAYS ask them for their ID as all genuine employees will be carrying this and will not be offended if you ask to see it. Never let anyone into your house if you are unsure of who they really are.

If you think your house ought to be licensed then you can contact UWESU Advice Centre for more basic information on HMO’s in the first instance at: advice@uwe.ac.uk

Alternatively, you can contact Bristol City Council’s specialist HMO team on:

Tel: 0117 377 2532 or 0782 593 1547

E-mail: report.hmo@bristol.gov.uk

Website: www.bristol.gov.uk/hmo

Bristol City Council provides the assurance that all information given will be treated confidentially. See their website for more details!

Don’t forget, if you need free, confidential and impartial advice on any housing, academic, employment or money issue contact the Students’ Union Advice Centre.

We are based on the 2F Patio at Frenchay next door to the Jobshop and have advisers at all four Bristol campuses throughout the week.

E-mail: advice@uwe.ac.uk