Houses in Multiple Occupation continued...

Fire Safety
A new document giving guidance on fire safety precautions is now available. This document has been published by LACORS (Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services). Southampton City Council and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service will be adopting the principles set out in this document when considering fire precautions in HMOs.

The Fire Safety - Housing guidance now considers the fire precautions required on a risk assessment basis. This means that the landlord is responsible for producing a fire risk assessment for each property individually. The guidance document explains how to carry out a fire risk assessment and is available to be downloaded. Paper copies can be obtained from LACORS on 020 7665 3888, at a cost of £20.00 (price correct at time of publication of the document).

Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation
The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 require that owners / managers of a house in multiple occupation ensure that the property is maintained in a safe condition, that gas and electricity supplies are maintained and that reasonable standards of management are applied.

Amenities needed in an HMO
We require that Houses in Multiple Occupation have basic levels of amenities. The property must have rooms of a reasonable size and have enough bathrooms, cooking facilities and toilets for the number of people living there. Our own amenities standards are shown as a downloadable document 'Guidance on amenity standards' from the right hand panel.

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