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Erewash Council Targets Strict HMO Regulations Amid Concerns

11/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Erewash Borough Council has launched an 18-month plan to tighten regulations on houses in multiple occupancy in Ilkeston, Long Eaton, and Sandiacre.
There are 60 licensed HMOs, with more than twice as many unlicensed.
Cllr Becca Everett (Labour) said some HMOs resemble prison cells.
Cllr Harrison Broadhurst (Labour) said the sector operates like a Wild West and needs higher standards.

History

Historical Context

The Housing Act of 2004 built upon earlier legislation, notably the Housing Act 1985, which first defined houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). The 2004 Act mandated licensing for larger HMOs, impacting around 60,000 properties. Erewash Borough Council's recent initiative to address unlicensed HMOs underscores ongoing challenges in housing regulation, highlighting the need for stricter measures to protect vulnerable tenants.

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Story summary

Erewash Borough Council has launched an 18-month plan to tighten regulations on houses in multiple occupancy in Ilkeston, Long Eaton, and Sandiacre.
There are 60 licensed HMOs, with more than twice as many unlicensed.
Cllr Becca Everett (Labour) said some HMOs resemble prison cells.
Cllr Harrison Broadhurst (Labour) said the sector operates like a Wild West and needs higher standards.

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