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Derbyshire sees rise in HMOs amidst concerns for living conditions and communities
Local NewsMay 11, 2026 at 9:09 PMLocal

Derbyshire sees rise in HMOs amidst concerns for living conditions and communities

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting ServiceNews - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound

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. Local authorities including [...] The post Derbyshire sees rise in HMOs amidst concerns for living conditions and communities appeared first on Erewash Sound.

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. Local authorities including [...]

The post Derbyshire sees rise in HMOs amidst concerns for living conditions and communities appeared first on Erewash Sound.