Appealing against a licence decision

Part of: House in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing

You can appeal against:

  • the council's decision to refuse to grant a HMO licence
  • the council's decision to grant a HMO licence
  • the conditions of a HMO licence
  • the council's decision to vary or revoke a HMO licence
  • the council's decision to refuse to vary or revoke a HMO licence

Appeals can be made by any relevant person, including:

  • the applicant for a HMO licence
  • any freeholder, long leaseholder or mortgage lender
  • a person having control of or managing the HMO

How to appeal

You will need to make your appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), which is an independent body. You will usually need to pay a fee.

You must appeal within 28 days of the decision you are appealing against.

For further details on how to appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal, visit the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) website or call their enquiry line on 020 7446 7700.