The Licensing Guide for Landlords is a partnership document gives information to Landlords on the Housing Act 2004 which requires certain HMOs to be licensed. Note: This leaflet was produced in 2005 for landlords in the West Midlands, check with your local authority that advice contained also applies in your area
Amy and Patricia are discussing their responsibilities and those of tenants in an HMO. They appear to be unaware that there is legislation that specifies all of this and that the terms in an AST are irrelevant.