How long do Empty Dwelling Management Orders last

An Interim EDMO will last for a maximum of 12 months (although it can be made for a shorter period). While the order is in force if the owner brings the empty dwelling back into use then the management order must be revoked.

An Interim EDMO will last for a maximum of 12 months (although it can be made for a shorter period). While the order is in force if the owner brings the empty dwelling back into use then the management order must be revoked.

A Final EDMO will last for a maximum of 7 years although this must be kept under review and if the EDMO is no longer needed to ensure the property is occupied the EDMO must be revoked.

At the end of the period where the EDMO is in force the local authority can either:

a) put in place a further Final EDMO if the dwelling is likely to remain or become unoccupied without an EDMO in force and the authority has taken all appropriate steps to get the dwelling occupied;

or

b) it can allow the EDMO to end if the authority is satisfied that the dwelling has been brought back into use and will remain in use without an EDMO.