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Report a problem with a House in Multiple Occupation

If you are a tenant and wish to report a problem with your HMO you must: 

  1. Have first raised the matter with your landlord in writing and given them the opportunity to respond/react. This is to protect your tenancy should enforcement action need to be taken against your landlord in the future.
  2. Have your Landlord/Managing agents contact details to give to the operator
  3. Have a full description of the problems you have
  4. See the How to report a problem with a HMO section below

If you have a complaint or concern about a HMO, but you don’t live in the property, please:

  • Provide as much information as you can about the property
  • Respect the fact that officers do not have the right to enter a property without being invited in by a tenant. As a result of this the officer may not be able to confirm your allegations immediately.
  • Accept that it may take time for officers to investigate complaints about HMOs

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How to report a problem with an HMO

You can use our online form to report a problem with an HMO:

Report a problem with a HMO

Or contact us via the details below:

  • Tel: 020 8489 1335
  • Email: environmentalhealth.andhousing@haringey.gov.uk
  • Visit in person during office hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5pm:
    • Housing Improvement Team (Private Sector)
      First Floor
      River Park House
      225 Station Road
      Wood Green
      N22 8HQ

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If you don’t live in a HMO

If you’re a private tenant in a property which is in disrepair, but isn’t an HMO, visit our Reporting Disrepair - Private Rented Accommodation page.

If you are a Homes for Haringey tenant, a Housing Association tenant, or a temporary housing tenant take a look at our Reporting Disrepair - I am not a private tenant section.

Page last updated:

October 15, 2020

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