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Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 22

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation

Section 25: Restriction on applications

Section 25 prevents the council from considering certain applications.  If an application was refused on the ground that a person was not a fit and proper person, the council may not consider an application from that person (for any accommodation) within a year of the refusal.  If an application was refused on a ground relating to the accommodation (where the granting of the licence would create a situation of overprovision or where the accommodation is not habitable or suitable for use as an HMO), the council may not consider an application (from anyone) in relation to that accommodation, within the same period.  This restriction does not apply if the local authority is satisfied that there has been a material change of circumstances, for example if a physical feature which made the property unsuitable for licensing has been altered.

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