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, […]
Your Responsibilities As An HMO Landlord
If you are a landlord of either commercial or domestic properties, the law regarding fire safety applies to you and it has certain conditions that you must meet. For instance, when it comes to flats, the building must be designed and constructed so that there are appropriate provisions for the early warning of fire, and […]
Your Responsibilities As A Building Owner And Landlord
When you own a building that is separated into many different compartments, such as an office block, for instance, you have a responsibility for fire safety for the occupants who pay you rent. This means that you need to undertake a landlord fire risk assessment of your premises, and of the common areas. Certainly, those […]
Advice on Fire Risk Assessments for Large and Complex Buildings
While an insufficient fire safety risk assessment is dangerous for any premises, the consequences can be much worse for larger and more complex premises such as very large flats and commercial offices. Naturally, these spaces should be assessed by someone who has adequate knowledge and experience when it comes to reviewing all potential fire related […]
Things You Need To Consider When You Own A Vacant Building
If you are a landlord of a vacant building, there is still a risk of fire breaking out within it, and you need to carry out a landlord fire risk assessment in order to ensure that you have everything as secure as possible and that your building does not present a threat to others either […]
Fire Regulations Are More Detailed In an HMO Than A Buy To Let
If you are a landlord of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) you need to have a thorough understanding of the fire regulations as they apply to such properties. The rules are more detailed than they are for a buy to let, and if you are going to invest in an HMO or convert an […]
Fire Alarm Systems: What You Need To Know
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that all non-domestic premises, with a few exceptions, in England and Wales, have an appropriate fire detection system so that anyone in the building can be warned if a fire should break out, and have time enough to escape. All businesses where there are high risk activities […]
Fire Safety For Landlords With An HMO
If you are a landlord of an HMO – House in Multiple Occupation – the law requires you to undertake a fire risk assessment and take all appropriate steps to eliminate or reduce the risk. This is different from a buy-to-let in that the regulations regarding fire safety can be more complicated. You should undertake […]
Fire Safety in Offices: What You Need To Know
A very large proportion of the UK workforce have desk-based jobs – i.e., they work in offices. As such, it is essential to consider the risk of fire breaking out in an office and take all possible steps to remove, or at least reduce such risk. Indeed, if you are the “responsible person” as defined […]
What You Need To Know About Fire Safety As A Landlord Of An HMO
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Act 2005 confers certain liabilities upon employers in non-domestic properties, not the least of which is the requirement to undertake a fire risk assessment of the workplace and take any necessary steps as a result. However, you also have liabilities if you are not an employer but a landlord of […]