Do you cover all of Kingston upon Thames?

We cover Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, Norbiton, Berrylands, Tolworth, Chessington, Hook, Old Malden, Coombe, including postcode districts KT1, KT2, KT3, KT4, KT5, KT6, KT9. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Kingston upon Thames affect hmo licensing?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in Kingston upon Thames as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with Kingston upon Thames 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.

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HMO licensing in Kingston upon Thames: the local picture

For a Norbiton or Kingston shared house, start licensing enquiries with the number of occupants, household relationships and facilities they share. National mandatory licensing generally covers five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities, subject to statutory criteria and exemptions. Peachtree Maintenance can organise inspection records and remedial maintenance to support the landlord's file. Check current requirements with Kingston Council rather than relying on historic scheme notices. A student tenancy agreement does not itself settle the licensing position, and any proposed layout change may raise separate planning or building control questions.

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

Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, Norbiton, Berrylands, Tolworth, Chessington, Hook, Old Malden, Coombe, covering postcode districts KT1, KT2, KT3, KT4, KT5, KT6, KT9.

HMO licensing support in Kingston upon Thames