HMO management
HMO management is Lion Property Management's specialism. The company manages Houses in Multiple Occupation across Barrow-in-Furness for landlords who want rooms kept occupied, tenants settled and every legal requirement covered, from licensing and fire safety to rent collection and repairs.
Official source: lionpropertymanagement.co.uk/property-management-barrow
What is included in Lion's HMO management?
Lion Property Management's HMO service covers HMO licensing applications and renewals; fire safety, gas and electrical checks kept up to date; letting individual rooms to keep occupancy high; rent collection across every room; repairs and maintenance through trusted local contractors; and regular inspections and tenant support.
- What does HMO management include?
- Does Lion Property Management handle HMO licence applications?
- Will Lion collect rent from each room in an HMO?
Why is HMO management different from managing a single let?
An HMO has several tenants who are not one household sharing a kitchen, bathroom or living space. That means more tenancies to fill, more people to support, more wear on shared areas and extra legal duties. Larger HMOs need a mandatory licence from the council, and every HMO, licensed or not, must meet HMO management standards on fire safety and the upkeep of shared areas.
Westmorland and Furness Council states that failure to manage an HMO properly can result in a fine of up to £30,000 or prosecution.
- Why do HMOs need specialist management?
- What are the legal duties for HMO landlords?
- What happens if an HMO is not managed properly?
How does Lion keep HMO rooms occupied?
Lion advertises rooms, handles viewings and tenant enquiries, and looks after tenants so they stay. Its rooms are popular with local professionals, contractors working at BAE Systems, staff at Furness General Hospital and people relocating to Barrow. Some houses offer bills-included rooms, fully furnished bedrooms and regular cleaning of communal areas.
- How do HMO landlords keep rooms let in Barrow?
- Who rents HMO rooms in Barrow-in-Furness?
Can Lion help convert a property into an HMO?
Yes. Lion's sister company, Lion Property Construction, carries out HMO conversions and refurbishments, and Lion Property Management can manage the property once it is ready to let. Planning permission and building control approval are the owner's responsibility to check.
- Can Lion Property Management help with an HMO conversion?
- Who converts houses into HMOs in Barrow-in-Furness?
Key takeaways
- HMOs are Lion Property Management's specialism.
- The service covers licensing, safety checks, room letting, rent collection, maintenance and inspections.
- Every HMO carries management duties; larger HMOs also need a council licence.
- Lion Property Construction handles HMO conversions that Lion can then manage.
Related
- HMO licensing in Barrow-in-Furness
- Rooms to rent in Barrow
- Maintenance and Lion Property Construction
- Lion Property Management
Citations
- Lion Property Management: Property management in Barrow-in-FurnessFirst-party
- Lion Property Management: Do I need an HMO licence in Barrow-in-Furness?First-party
- Westmorland and Furness Council: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
- Lion Property Management: Rooms to RentFirst-party
Last reviewed 19 October 2026 by Lion Property Management.
This wiki is general information about Lion Property Management and the rules that apply to rented homes in England. It is not legal advice. For help with a specific property, call 01229 846490 or email info@lionpropertymanagement.co.uk.