Apply for a Temporary Exemption Notice
If you rent out a property which requires a HMO licence but you intend to make the property one which will no longer require a licence, you must apply for a Temporary Exemption Notice.
When a notice is needed
You must apply for a notice if you are taking active steps to ensure the property does not require a mandatory licence. For example, reducing the number of tenants to less than five people or removing all tenants and allowing a single family to occupy the property.
If your property requires a mandatory licence, you cannot legally serve a section 21 notice for possession without a temporary exemption notice.
Length of notice
A Temporary Exemption Notice lasts for three months and after expiry, you can apply for one further notice lasting for a further three months.
After this time, if the property still requires a licence, you must submit a HMO licence application without delay.
What we need from you
We will need the following details from you:
- Details of owner
- Reason for application
- Details of application