FOI request (FOI225956)

Licence holder request

Requested Mon 20 November 2017
Responded  Mon 20 November 2017

In excel format can you please supply me with a list of all HMO's in the borough (licensed or otherwise) including the registered address of the licence holder and their name and the number of rooms in each of the HMO's

If you also have a list of properties not requiring a licence but still used as an HMO please also include the owners registered address.

Finally, if you work with any private landlords who have multiple property portfolios please supply their contact address so that I may enquire to purchase the portfolio

Response

Q1 - Hastings Borough Council has a legal obligation to supply a list of Licenced HMOs and the landlord's details, this is available on our website:

https://www.hastings.gov.uk/housing/improvement/houses_multiple_occupation/moreinfo/HMO_publicregister/

Q2 - Hastings Borough Council does hold a copy of unlicensed properties however has no legal obligation to provide this information, in addition to this the information you have requested is exempt under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 'personal data' this is an absolute exemption and will not be provided.

Q3 - The information you have requested is exempt under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 'personal data' this is an absolute exemption and will not be provided.