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Monthly HMO Communal Check

by Nicole Barratt, from the Community

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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.

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HMO Communal Check - Monthly
Use this monthly HMO communal check to assess the condition and safety of shared areas in a house in multiple occupation. Inspect lounges, kitchens, landings, halls, bathrooms, and exteriors for hazards, damage, mould, and cleanliness. Verify fire doors, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and emergency lighting; read meters and confirm notice board documents are current. Check appliances, ventilation, water pressure and drainage, radiators, limescale, trip hazards, and waste management. Capture notes and photos, log defects, and assign actions to maintain compliance and tenant safety.
by Nicole Barratt, from the Community
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HMO Communal Areas Inspection Checklist
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.
by leanne Scollan, from the Community
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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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