Before you put a property on the rental market, you should make sure that it meets all the relevant fitness and safety standards. There are additional standards if the property will be a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This is usually the case if you are intending to let to groups of students or people who are not all family members. A HMO is classified as a property where more than 2 people from different families live. Buildings which have been converted from single homes into flats are also regarded as HMOs.
Required property standards
Advice for landlords in Northern Ireland
This page is for landlords operating in Northern Ireland. You can find advice for tenants elsewhere on our website. Private landlords in Northern Ireland can call Landlord Advice on 028 9024 5640 and choose option 1.