HMO management in Derby: full management for HMO landlords
Last updated: November 2026
TMS Management Solutions is a letting and property management agency in Derby, run by landlords, that manages hundreds of properties across Derby and Nottingham, including HMOs. TMS takes on the full management of each HMO, from tenants and repairs to inspections and compliance.
What does HMO management include?
HMO management means running a shared house on the landlord's behalf: finding tenants, collecting rent, sorting repairs and keeping the property compliant. TMS manages HMOs as part of its full management service, which covers:
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Finding and moving in tenants, with marketing starting as soon as a tenant gives notice
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Getting a property cleaned or decorated between tenants where it needs it
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Collecting rent
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Repairs done straight away by TMS's own contractors
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Four inspections a year
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Gas safety checks, electrical safety checks (EICR) and EPCs arranged
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Help with utilities
How is managing an HMO different from a single let?
An HMO has more tenants and more legal duties than a house let to one household. With more people living in one house, there are usually more changeovers too, so empty rooms need filling quickly to protect the rent.
Do I need an HMO licence in Derby?
An HMO in Derby needs a licence when five or more people live there as two or more households. Our landlord licensing page explains the rules, the council fees and how TMS can make the application for you.
In Nottingham, the city council runs mandatory, additional and selective licensing, so more HMOs need a licence there. Find out more about our property management in Nottingham.
Why do HMO landlords choose TMS?
HMO landlords choose TMS because the phone gets answered, repairs start straight away and the team keeps on top of legislation. With several tenants in one house, something always needs sorting.
TMS is run by landlords who own rental property themselves, so they know what an empty month costs. Some landlords have been with TMS since it started more than 10 years ago, and most of the few who have left did so because they sold. Big enough to manage hundreds of properties. Small enough to answer the phone.
Read more about our full management for portfolio landlords and how we handle landlord compliance.
Can I move my HMOs to TMS from another agent?
Yes. Moving your HMOs to TMS takes one email from you authorising the move. TMS then deals with your current agent, speaks to your tenants and transfers the deposits.
See how switching letting agent works, step by step.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as an HMO?
A property is an HMO when three or more people from two or more households live there and share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. A household is a single person, a couple or a family.
Does TMS manage HMOs?
Yes. TMS manages HMOs alongside houses and flats. It covers the whole of Derby, and Nottingham, mainly the city centre.
Can TMS apply for my HMO licence?
Yes. TMS can make HMO licence applications for the landlords it manages for. Licence applications are charged separately from the management service.
How often does TMS inspect properties?
Four times a year, on every property TMS manages.