Aug

Council under fire over immediate HMO rule change

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A legal expert has accused a council of “abuse of power” over its failure to give prior warning before introducing new rules for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Bolton Council has introduced an immediate Article 4 direction, meaning landlords can no longer convert family homes into HMOs for three to six occupants without applying for full planning permission.

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