What You Need To Know About Fire Risk As An HMO Landlord
As a landlord, whether you own one buy-to-let, HMOs, or flats, you have several legal liabilities, especially where the safety of your tenants is concerned. This is particularly the case with fire safety, and in the case of an HMO, the regulations can be more complicated and more expensive to implement. The definition of an […]
Things To Consider Regarding Fire Safety As An HMO Landlord
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord who lets out a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) you have a duty to protect your tenants from the risk of fire as far as is practically possible. What this means is that the responsible person is required to carry out a building fire safety risk assessment and identify the […]
Fire Risk Assessment for Flats – What’s the Legislation?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Fire Safety Bill and other UK fire safety orders that outline the British standards for fire safety are intended to make sure that the risk of fires breaking out in residential properties is significantly reduced. In light of events like the Grenfell Tower tragedy, authorities are applying much more stringent protocols to the fire […]
Some Of The Things To Consider For Fire Safety In HMOs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are thinking of becoming a landlord of HMO’s (Houses in Multiple Occupation) by buying one, or by refurbishing a property and converting it into an HMO, there are a number of things to take into consideration. The rules and regulations surrounding fire safety are more detailed than they are on a straightforward buy-to-let, […]
A Fire Risk Assessment Is Essential For HMO’s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord or an investor you need to understand the legislation that surrounds Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) regarding fire safety. They can be more complicated than a straightforward buy to let for a number of reasons. Not the least of these is that in HMO’s the tenants may not get on […]
The Possible Fire Risks In Houses Of Multiple Occupation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you are the landlord of a number of flats or houses in multiple occupations, as they are known, you have some serious responsibilities when it comes down to fire safety. A house in multiple occupations can be something as small as one house converted into two flats, one on the ground floor and one […]
If You Own An HMO, Carrying Out A Fire Risk Assessment Is Critical
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord, or an investor who is looking to buy an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation), the rules are very much more complicated than a straightforward buy-to-let. An HMO is any property that is shared by three or more people who are not members of the same family. HMO landlords need to […]
How Should HMOs Carry Out Fire Risk Assessments?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past few months, individuals across the UK have been put under significant strain due to the outbreak of Covid-19. During this time, the work and home lives of so many have been seriously disrupted. While this has called for a temporary adjustment of our mindset and behaviour, it’s still more important than ever […]