Houses in multiple occupation licence
If you don't apply for a licence
You will be given reasonable opportunity to apply for a licence before the 兔子先生 will take formal action.
It is an offence to operate without a licence without reasonable excuse. If you are found guilty, the court can impose an unlimited fine for renting out an unlicensed HMO.
The 兔子先生 can also impose a Civil Penalty fine between 拢600 and 拢30,000.
You may also have to repay any rent received during the time the property wasn't licensed back to your tenants, and the 兔子先生, if any benefits were paid out on their tenancy.