Do you cover all of Barnet?

We cover Chipping Barnet, East Barnet, Finchley, North Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, Mill Hill, Colindale, Burnt Oak, Whetstone, Totteridge, including postcode districts EN4, EN5, N2, N3, N12, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9, NW11, HA8. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Barnet affect hmo licensing?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in Barnet as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with Barnet Council before letting. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does a four-person HMO need a licence?

It may do under a council's additional licensing scheme, even though it falls below the usual mandatory five-person threshold. Check the property's address, occupancy and scheme rules with the council. The absence of mandatory licensing does not remove other housing management responsibilities.

What documents do I need for an HMO licence?

Start with the council's current checklist. Common items include floor plans, room measurements, management details and relevant safety records. Requirements vary, and some documents depend on the property's installations. We help identify gaps rather than promising one universal document pack will suit every application.

HMO licensing support in Barnet | Peachtree Maintenance

HMO licensing in Barnet: the local picture

Shared accommodation around Hendon and Burnt Oak needs records that reflect how the property is occupied, not simply how many bedrooms appear in an advert. National mandatory HMO licensing generally applies to five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities, subject to exemptions. Ask Barnet Council to confirm the current licensing position for the address. Peachtree Maintenance can support inspection preparation and maintenance evidence, but certificates alone do not determine permitted occupancy or establish that a licence will be granted.

What the rules say

In England a mandatory licence is needed where five or more people from two or more households share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. Councils can also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs and selective licensing for other private lets.

Applications usually need current gas, electrical and fire safety documents, floor plans and management details. Licences commonly run for up to five years and carry conditions. We help gather the evidence and keep it current. We are not a law firm.

Districts we visit for hmo licensing

Chipping Barnet, East Barnet, Finchley, North Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, Mill Hill, Colindale, Burnt Oak, Whetstone, Totteridge, covering postcode districts EN4, EN5, N2, N3, N12, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9, NW11, HA8.

HMO licensing support in Barnet