Is a couple plus a friend sharing a property an HMO? | Guild of Residential Landlords
Is a couple plus a friend sharing a property an HMO?
Updated May 20, 2026
I always thought 2 households could occupy one property but reading the latest information, it look as though I could be wrong. It seems that 2 individuals can share a flat but a couple plus 1 friend makes the property an HMO. Is that right?
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