To amend the House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Amenity Standards to:
1. ensure they are clearer, strengthened in their enforceability and fit-for-purpose for the size of property, number of occupants and type of tenancy within licensed HMO’s.
2. align the standards with those required by similar Local Authority areas.
The standards are based on the prescribed and recommended legislative standards and ensure that facilities within shared accommodation are suitable for the occupants.