1st Edition

Houses of Multiple Occupation and Selective Licensing

By Neli Borisova, David Smith Copyright 2023
144 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

144 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

144 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the law relating to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in part 2 of the Housing Act 2004 that local authorities environmental health practitioners use to regulate this sector. This book emerged from a set of course notes developed for a course on HMO property but took on a life of its own as the law has become... Read more

1. Introduction 2. HMOs Under the Housing Act 2004 3. Licensing of Properties 4. Taking Over and Managing Properties 5. Enforcement of the Law 6. HMO Management 7. The Tribunals 8. Conclusion

Biography

Neli Borisova is a solicitor specialising in residential property litigation. She is an associate at JMW Solicitors LLP in London. Neli advises landlords, tenants, and estate and letting agents on all aspects of residential property law.

David Smith is a solicitor specialising in residential property, agency, and regulatory law. He is a partner at JMW Solicitors LLP in London. He is well known for his work in the residential property and agency field, especially in property licensing and consumer law, and has advised local and national governments, large and small landlords, and tenants and letting and estate agents across the sector. David co-wrotethe first book on the Housing Act 2004 when he was a trainee solicitor.