Purpose
This article explains what maximum occupancy limits are, how local authorities set them, and how exceeding these limits affects compliance in Kamma Suite.
What you’ll learn
In this article, you’ll learn:
What maximum occupants and household limits mean
How Kamma Suite monitors occupancy against licence conditions
What happens when an occupancy limit is exceeded
What are maximum occupancy limits
When a local authority grants a property licence, it usually includes conditions that set:
The maximum number of occupants allowed to live at the property
The maximum number of households allowed to occupy the property
These limits form part of the licence conditions and must be followed to remain compliant.
How Kamma Suite monitors occupancy
Kamma Suite continuously compares:
The maximum occupants and households allowed under the licence
The occupants and households recorded as living at the property
If either limit is exceeded:
The licence is considered in breach
The property status changes to Non-compliant
What action you’ll see
When an occupancy limit is exceeded:
The Action on the Property page will tell you what needs checking
You’ll be instructed to verify the number of occupants or households, depending on which limit has been exceeded
Where to enter occupancy limits
You enter the maximum occupants and households on the licence information screen.
How you access this screen depends on what you’ve already logged:
Upload a Licence
If no licence application has been logged and no licence has been uploaded
Report Decision
If a licence application has been logged but the local authority’s decision has not yet been added
Edit
If licence details have already been added
All of these options are available from the Licence Management section of the Property page.
How occupants and households are defined
Occupants
“Occupants” includes everyone living at the property, including children.
Households
A “household” refers to non-related occupants living together.
Examples:
A family of four → 1 household
A cohabiting couple → 1 household
Three friends living together → 3 households
Understanding this distinction is important when recording occupancy details.