Can the council persecuted a landlord?

[david3331]

Hi I gave a notification to my council of my intentions of change the use of my house to a single-family dwelling. The tenants on my house are my friends so they will live voluntarily.

Can my council persecute me or make me problems if my tenants go voluntarily?

Please note I don’t have the full license yet only a draft license.

My friends has live on my house for about 10 mothns and during this 10 months my house should be licensed.

I understant that i can't give a noticed to quit if I don't have the full license but if they leave voluntarily.?

many thanks

[Bel]

Tenants are not bound to stay; they are free to leave if the Landlord agrees or their term has expired.

The council has powers to take over management of an HMO. So if you did not relet, they might be able to take the property out of your control. I am not sure on what the circumstances have to be for this to happen in your case.