Amenity standards for houses in multiple occupation the government has prescribed certain standards that must be met in houses in multiple occupation hmos that are licensable under the housing. Amenity standards for houses in multiple occupation the government has prescribed certain standards that must be met in houses in multiple occupation hmos that are licensable under the housing. Amenity standards for houses in multiple occupation this document gives advice to anyone involved with letting out housing in the private rented sector whether as an individual letting or as a house in multiple occupation hmo higher risk hmos require licences and this guidance may well form the basis of conditions attaching to a licence. The licensing and management of houses in multiple occupation and other houses miscellaneous provisions england regulations 2006 regulation 8 and schedule 3 2 and as amended item standard