rooms permitted, the type of tenancy agreement and the type of locks installed on internal and external doors. See also Hostels (they may share characteristics with HMOs) Rooming house, for HMOs in other countries Student accommodation References External links HMO Licensing in England & Wales at the Department for Communities and Local Government HMO Licensing in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Housing Rights Houses in Multiple Occupation at The Scottish Government. Houses in multiple occupation at Shelter England. Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) at Shelter Scotland. Apartment types