Campaigners claim they have a detrimental effect on the local community
A review into the way West Northamptonshire Council deals with houses in multiple occupancy has been launched. It is in response to concerns about the concentration of this type of housing in Northampton.
There are currently about 1,300 hundred registered HMOs in Northampton, which campaigners claim has a detrimental effect on the local community. Issues raised include general poor maintenance, rubbish being a fire hazard - and streets crammed with parked cars.Cllr Adam Brown, deputy leader of West Northamptonshire Council, said: "The aim of the Council’s Multiple Occupation review is to thoroughly investigate the issues concerning housing of this nature within West Northamptonshire.
"As part of the review we will also be gathering comprehensive evidence and information from a range of stakeholders, including landlords; tenants; estate and letting agents; residents and residents associations; university and colleges; businesses; students; and key workers.
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