HMO standards booklet - Maidstone Borough Council

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Page 1 and 2: Housing Services Houses in Multiple
Page 3 and 4: Contents What is a house in multipl
Page 5 and 6: Management of Houses in Multiple Oc
Page 7 and 8: Minimum Room Sizes The Council has
Page 9 and 10: Fire Precautions People who live in
Page 11 and 12: Gas Safety Any appliance which burn
Page 13 and 14: Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnis
Page 15 and 16: Landlords grants Financial Assistan
Page 17: Building Control and Planning Build

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