Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rules for Landlords in 2026
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules for landlords in 2026: where alarms are required, start-of-tenancy checks, faulty alarms, HMOs and enforcement.
Fire Door Failed Inspection: Repair or Replace? What Landlords Should Do
Fire door failed inspection? Learn when a door may be repaired, when replacement is needed, common defects, repair priorities and current inspection requirements.
When Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Reviewed? Refurbishment, Changes and Incidents
When should a fire risk assessment be reviewed? Learn the key triggers including refurbishment, layout and occupancy changes, fire incidents and failures of fire precautions.
Fire Alarm Testing in HMOs: How Often Should Landlords Test and Service Alarms?
How often should HMO fire alarms be tested and serviced? This guide explains routine checks, Grade A and Grade D systems, professional servicing and London licence conditions.
Emergency Lighting in HMOs: When Is It Required and How Often Should It Be Tested?
When do HMOs need emergency lighting and how often should it be tested? This guide explains fire-risk factors, monthly checks, annual testing and London licensing considerations.
Fire Door Inspections for London Flats and HMOs: What Landlords and Managing Agents Need to Know
A practical guide to fire door inspections for London flats and HMOs, including quarterly and annual checks, the 11-metre rule, self-closers and record keeping.
Fire Risk Assessments for Blocks of Flats: A 2026 Guide for London Landlords and Managing Agents
A 2026 guide to fire risk assessments for London blocks of flats, including responsible-person duties, fire doors, external walls, FRAEWs and review requirements.
