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Do you need an HMO fire risk assessment? Yes, and it must be recorded. Here is what it covers and when to bring in a competent professional.
The Building Safety Act 2022 short term lets changes mean your fire risk assessment must now be recorded in full. Here is what changed and why.
Who is the HMO responsible person for fire safety? Here is who carries the duty, what it means in practice, and whether it can be shared.
In April 2026, dozens of residents at Riverside House in Sheffield were told they had to leave their homes. Not temporarily. Not for a few
A fire safety prosecution holiday let owners face can mean fines or prison. Here is how enforcement works and how to stay on the right side of it.
A DIY fire risk assessment holiday let owners do can be valid for simple properties, but there are real limits. Here is when to do it yourself.
The HMO management regulations set out a manager’s fire safety duties, from escape routes to alarms. Here is what the 2006 rules require.
A fire caused by a lithium-ion battery tore through a waste management and recycling site near Guildford in the early hours of Friday 10 April
A fire at a farm in Suffolk this week escalated rapidly into a major multi-agency emergency – not because the building was large, but because
Knowing when to use a competent fire risk assessor for your holiday accommodation protects guests and you. Here is when and how to choose one.