Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Licences are granted based on the state of the property when the application was made. You must tell us about any changes to the property a soon as possible, as your licence can become invalid or may be revoked.

Changes made to the property

If you make changes to the property after the licence has been issued, for example, you've changed the number of bedrooms in the property, you will need to apply for a variation of the licence.

If you want to convert the property back into a single family dwelling, you may either:

• notify us so that that the licence can be revoked
• allow the licence to run until it expires, then notify us that it's no longer required at environmentalhealth@knowsley.gov.uk

Managing agents

If the managing agent details have changed and they:

• are the licence holder, the licence will need to be revoked, and the new managing agent or owner will have to apply for a licence in their own right
• are not the licence holder or manager, you need to write to us, and we will update our records.

Selling your property

If you sell the property, the existing licence will be revoked by us. The new owner must then apply for a licence if they want to rent it out as a HMO.