Derbyshire sees rise in Houses in Multiple Occupation amidst concerns for living conditions and communities

Derbyshire sees rise in Houses in Multiple Occupation amidst concerns for living conditions and communities

Derbyshire is seeing a rise in new communal residential properties known as HMOs matching increases in the shared bed-sit style accommodation across the country amidst concerns they pose issues including poor housing alternatives, cramped conditions, drainage issues, anti-social behaviour, tenant exploitation and the erosion of neighbourhood character.