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HMO Communal Areas Inspection Checklist

by leanne Scollan, from the Community

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This HMO communal areas inspection checklist helps landlords, property managers and caretakers assess cleanliness, safety and maintenance across shared spaces. It covers front of house, living and dining rooms, entrances and hallways, noticeboards, stairs and handrails, lighting and emergency lighting, fire and smoke alarms, sockets and switches, kitchens and appliances, bathrooms, utility rooms and external areas. Verify drains, taps and gutters, check for mould, clutter and pests, and record meter readings. Use this template to standardize inspections, document issues and actions, and support compliance and tenant wellbeing.

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HMO Monthly Inspection Report for All Areas
Use this HMO monthly inspection report template to document checks across the entire property. Verify cleanliness, condition, and safety in communal lounges and kitchens, entrances and hallways, utility rooms, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Record fire safety controls including smoke alarms, emergency lighting, and fire panels, confirm boiler pressure and appliances are working, note odours, mould, damage, and clutter, and ensure correct occupancy. Include external areas, waste management, and meter readings for electric and gas to maintain compliance and tenant welfare.
by Martin & co. Derby, from the Community
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Weekly HMO House Check Inspection Template
This weekly HMO house check inspection template helps landlords and property managers maintain safe, compliant shared accommodations. Capture key checks across communal areas and rooms, including kitchen cleanliness, front door security, bin status, hot water and thermostat settings, visible mould or condensation, communal lighting, trip hazards, and clear fire escape routes. Record utility meter readings for water, electricity, and gas. Verify life safety systems by testing fire alarms and emergency lights, complete and upload the fire log, and confirm fire doors close correctly. Inspect bathrooms for blocked shower wastes and cracks or leaks in shower bases. Attach photos, add notes, and assign corrective actions to ensure timely follow-up and continuous compliance with HMO management regulations.
by Steven Mitchell, from the Community
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Monthly HMO Communal Check
This monthly HMO communal check template helps landlords and property managers inspect shared areas and document maintenance and safety issues. It covers windows and doors, soft furnishings, floors, lighting, and radiators in lounges, dining rooms, halls and stairs. Bathrooms include extractor fans, limescale, sanitaryware, water pressure and drainage, and shower seals. General checks include fire doors, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, emergency lighting, cleanliness, boiler condition, rubbish and recycling, meter readings, and notice board updates. Kitchen checks include appliances, sinks, leaks, and dryer cleaning, plus exterior guttering.
by Nicole Barratt, from the Community
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HMO Property Inspection Checklist
Use this HMO property inspection checklist to audit residential shared housing for safety and compliance. Record gas and electric meter readings, assess gardens and external areas, and check windows, doors, gutters, and drains. Inspect communal areas for clear exits, working emergency lights, fire signage, and self-closing fire doors. Test interlinked fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, verify the presence of a fire blanket, and confirm tenant notices are current. Review kitchen and bathrooms for cleanliness, leaks under sinks, mould and condensation, waste separation, and appliance cleanliness. Finish with exit procedures including lockbox photo evidence.
by Rhys Wright, from the Community
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