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 […]
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 Advice For Landlords Of Unoccupied Buildings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fire safety standards in the UK are set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and this is set to be underscored by a Bill before the House Of Commons in this session. The Fire Safety Order sets out the minimum standards of fire safety and requires a “responsible person” to be in […]
The Many Problems That Can Occur When Undertaking A Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places considerable responsibility on anyone in charge of commercial premises, or anyone, such as a landlord, who rents out property to tenants, and is regarded as the “responsible person”. The Order itself describes the responsible person as follows: “In this Order “responsible person” means— (a) in relation to […]
Some Of The Things To Consider Regarding Fire Safety In An HMO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are thinking of buying a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) or converting or refurbishing a property into an HMO, the regulations regarding fire safety can be more complicated than those relating to a single buy-to-let. However, this should not be too much of a worry as many things are basic common sense and […]