My local council (e.g., Birmingham City Council) states their Additional HMO licensing scheme is ending soon. Do I still need to apply, or will national mandatory HMO rules cover my 4-bedroom property with 4 unrelated tenants after the scheme expires?
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No, if an Additional HMO licensing scheme expires, your specific 4-bedroom property with 4 unrelated tenants would generally not require a licence under national mandatory rules, which only apply to properties with 5+ occupants.
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