The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation) Order 2000 requires Houses in Multiple Occupation to be licensed by the Local Authority.
Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation
What is an HMO ?
A simple explanation of an HMO is a property which is occupied by 3 or more persons from different families as their main or any residence.
An HMO can include hostels, halls of residence, bedsits, shared flats and houses, and some hotels and guest houses.
