Houses in multiple occupation (HMO): consultation on adding new categories to the definition of an HMO

Consultation on adding new categories to the definition of a house in multiple occupation

This consultation is comprised of 11 questions and set out in two parts:

• Part one provides more detail on concerns that have been brought to the Scottish Government's attention in relation to the health and safety of contract and transient workers when living in certain accommodation away from home. It seeks your views on the proposed legislative changes to the HMO licensing regime to address these concerns.

• Part two seeks your views on the impact of the proposals on island communities, equality groups and businesses.

Responses to the consultation will be used to inform and develop the final policy and impact assessments that will be prepared in support of any Order to expand the definition of HMO.

Information on how to respond to the consultation can be found here. The questions are set out in full in Annex B.