Sectors we cover
Fire Safety for HMOs and Landlords
Practical fire safety services for landlords managing houses in multiple occupation, shared houses and individual rented homes.
Coordinate fire risk assessment, alarms, fire doors, emergency lighting and electrical checks around the needs of each property and the people living there.
Practical sector support
Clear priorities for rented and shared homes
Keep property safety organised through every tenancy
Put each property and its residents first
Shared kitchens, different daily routines and regular changes of tenant can make safety management more demanding. Landlords need a clear view of existing precautions, reported faults and outstanding work, alongside arrangements for accessing occupied rooms and shared spaces.
We help you turn concerns and inspection findings into practical action. Whether you manage one rented house or several HMOs, we can discuss the relevant services, help coordinate planned visits and explain remedial priorities so you can keep track of progress property by property.
Built around rented homes
- Houses in multiple occupation
- Shared houses and student lets
- Single lets and converted properties
- Occupied homes and tenancy changes
- Landlord records and maintenance planning
Relevant services
Fire safety services for HMOs and landlords
Choose the service you need, or speak to us about your property. Recommendations depend on the building and your circumstances.
Property-specific responsibilities
Check the requirements for your HMO
HMO licensing is administered by the local council. Some smaller HMOs may also need a licence under local schemes, so check with the council for the property rather than assuming that one rule covers every address. Licence conditions and the arrangements at each building should inform the work you plan.
Landlords also have responsibilities for fire and electrical safety in rented homes. Share relevant assessments, inspection reports and council correspondence when you enquire. We can discuss the fire safety services you need; a service visit does not replace a licensing decision or confirm every aspect of a property’s legal compliance.
Read the Government guidance on HMO licensing and landlord safety responsibilities.
Keep a clear property record
- Assessments, inspection findings and outstanding actions
- Alarm and detection maintenance
- Fire door defects and remedial work
- Shared escape routes and emergency lighting
- Electrical checks and equipment records
- Resident reports, access arrangements and completed work
Practical help for landlords
Make recurring work easier to manage
- Review the starting point: bring together existing reports and any property-specific council requirements.
- Coordinate access: plan visits with tenants and agents, including access to shared areas and relevant rooms.
- Prioritise defects: understand which findings need attention and discuss the work required.
- Track completed work: keep service reports and remedial records with the correct property file.
- Plan for change: revisit arrangements when occupancy, layout or the use of a property changes.
- Frontline experience: work with a business founded and operated by former members of the Fire Services.
Premises we can support
HMOs, shared houses, student lets, individual rented homes and converted residential properties. Letting agents can also visit our Lettings Agencies sector; homeowners looking after their own home can use Residential/Domestic.
Explore our service areas and talk to us about one rental property or a wider portfolio.
FAQs
HMOs and landlord fire safety FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about fire risk assessments and what to expect from Fire Guard Services.
Can you help with one HMO as well as a portfolio?
Yes. Tell us how many properties you manage, their locations and the services you need. We can discuss individual visits or a programme of work that keeps each property’s needs and records separate.
Does every HMO need the same fire safety equipment?
The property layout, use, existing assessments and any relevant licence conditions need to be considered. Share the information you have so we can discuss appropriate services rather than treating every shared house as identical.
Can you help after an inspection identifies defects?
We can discuss the findings and the relevant remedial services, including alarms, fire doors and emergency lighting. Send the report when making your enquiry so the scope of work and access needs can be considered.
How can we help?
Check your area
Do We Cover Your Postcode?
Enter your UK postcode to check local coverage. We also support larger organisations with multiple locations across the UK, so contact us if you would like to discuss a wider requirement.