Landlord’s responsibilities explained

Landlords are responsible for ensuring fire safety measures are in place in rented accommodation where they are responsible. Find out more about landlord's responsibilities to help prevent fires in rented homes.

Landlords are responsible for ensuring fire safety measures are in place in rented accommodation where they are responsible. Find out more about landlord’s responsibilities to help prevent fires in rented homes.

Fire safety

Landlords are responsible for keeping the property safe from fire, this includes:

Gas safety

To keep rented accommodation safe and free from health hazards, the landlord is responsible for:

Electrical safety

The landlord must:

If you have concerns about your landlord, you can report a concern to us.

Where will I find guidance about the required standards for my building? 

The guidance you need largely depends on the specific type of building in question. A valuable starting point for most is the gov.uk website, it offers comprehensive guidance for a wide range of circumstances. 

For those responsible for specialised housing, including sheltered housing, extra care housing, or supported housing for those with learning disabilities or mental health issues, the NFCC Specialised Housing Guidance is a valuable resource. 

If you’re seeking information about purpose-built dwellings, such as high-rise apartment blocks, the Local Government Association (LGA) offers valuable information through their downloadable publication, fire safety in purpose-built flats. In cases where you require more information about shared houses, bedsits, and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), you’ll find guidance at LACoRS.

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