Do landlords need fire risk assessments?

Landlords, freeholders and managing agents can be responsible for common or shared areas and should arrange a suitable fire risk assessment where the Fire Safety Order applies.

Does a tenant still have responsibilities?

Yes. In shared premises there can be more than one responsible person, so landlords and occupiers may need to coordinate fire safety arrangements.

Landlords and managing agents

Landlord Fire Risk Assessment Quotes

Landlords and managing agents often need fire risk assessments for common parts, shared escape routes, commercial units, HMOs and mixed-use buildings where responsibility is split between occupiers.

Where landlord responsibility often applies

Common areas of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Shared escape routes, corridors, stairwells and entrance areas.
Commercial units let to tenants where lease responsibilities overlap.
HMOs, mixed-use buildings and converted premises.
Managed offices, retail parades and industrial estates.

Quote factors for landlords

Factor	Why it matters
Common parts	Shared routes need clear responsibility for inspection, maintenance and remedial work.
Sleeping risk	HMOs, flats above shops and guest accommodation need closer attention to escape and detection.
Multiple tenants	The action plan should separate landlord duties from tenant duties so follow-up is practical.

What to send before the quote

Prepare the full address, building layout, number of units, who controls the common parts, fire alarm information, emergency lighting records and any insurer, local authority or fire service correspondence.

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