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              Definition of an HMO
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          Appendices
              Appendix 1: A practical checklist for landlords
              Appendix 2: A brief introduction to law
              Appendix 3: Rent assessment commitees
              Appendix 4: Housing benefit procedures
              Appendix 5: Useful contacts for landlords
      Landlord Proficiency Test
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      Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
          Introduction to HMO licensing
              What is an HMO?
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              What is an HMO Licence?
              Which HMOs need to be licenced?
              What happens if I am not licenced?
              Varying a licence
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