Fire Regulations Are More Detailed In an HMO Than A Buy To Let
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) or a block of flats with common areas, such as hallways, stairs and landings, you need to have a thorough understanding of the fire regulations that apply to such properties. The rules are more detailed than they are for a buy to let, […]
Fire Risk Assessments: What You Need To Know
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The risk of fire is an ever-present danger in any building – even an empty one! This is why we have the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and you have to comply with it if you are what is known as the “responsible person” in your business, if you are a landlord of an […]
Carrying Out A Fire Risk Assessment Is No Easy Task
If you own a business of any description, or for that matter any other type of non-domestic premises, there are legal responsibilities regarding fire safety. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Act 2005 says that in each situation there is a “responsible person”. The government advice on this is that you are the responsible person if […]
Who Is Responsible for Performing a Fire Risk Assessment?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Completing a fire risk assessment guarantees the safety of the people living or working in the building. It also protects the building from damage and businesses from being disrupted, meaning it’s in everyone’s interest to perform fire risk assessments, from landlords and business owners to tenants and employees. However, not everyone is aware of who […]
Fire Risk Advice For Those Living In Flats
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you live in a flat you have a responsibility not only to yourself but to your neighbours to take every precaution that you can to prevent the start of a fire. Your landlord and/or managing agent is responsible for taking safety precautions in the communal areas, but cannot be responsible for what individual tenants […]
Considerations Regarding Fire Risk In Blocks Of Flats
If you are a landlord owning a block of flats, the law requires that either you or your managing agents carry out a fire risk assessment for HMOs. However, this refers to the communal areas of HMOs, and the simple fact is that most fires in blocks of flats do not break out in the […]