Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing
Any property which is three storeys or more with five or more occupants is subject to mandatory licensing requirements. The three storeys include any attic or basement accommodation within the property as well as entrance lobby/reception area. A five bedroomed maisonette would therefore be included. For further details about mandatory licensing please contact Newcastle City Council Public Health Department on 0191 211 6104 or look at their website at http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/core.nsf/a/hmoregister.