HMO compliance in London

HMO Compliance Certificates in London

Arrange the certificates and inspections your HMO property, licence file, managing agent or insurer has requested. We help landlords and property professionals work out the right combination of gas, electrical, fire, alarm, PAT and EPC services before an appointment is confirmed.

Start with the property, not a product list

What does your HMO need before the next deadline?

An HMO may need several separate records rather than one package. A licence renewal, new letting, tenant handover, insurer request, council visit or internal management review can each ask for different evidence. The useful first step is to identify the property address, number of occupants or rooms, access arrangements and the exact wording of the request.

We can then help you select the relevant service pages below. If several checks are due at the same time, mention them in the first enquiry so the appointment can be planned around one property visit where the services and access arrangements allow.

Have these details ready
  • HMO address and postcode
  • Licence, renewal or handover deadline
  • Who holds keys and can provide access
  • Certificates or checks requested
Certificate routes

HMO certificates and inspections commonly requested

Use the description that best matches the request. Each service has its own scope, access requirements and report wording, so a combined booking should still list every certificate needed.

HMO gas safety certificate

For fixed gas appliances and associated checks in an HMO. Send the appliance list, meter or plant-room access and the date the record is needed.

HMO electrical safety certificate

An EICR-focused route for the fixed electrical installation. Tell us about consumer units, access restrictions, communal areas and any remedial deadline.

HMO fire risk assessment

A practical assessment route for common parts, escape arrangements, fire precautions and management information. The building layout and occupancy details matter.

HMO fire alarm certificate

For landlords and agents who need evidence relating to fire alarm systems. State the system type, communal areas, panel access and any inspection deadline.

HMO smoke alarm safety certificate

Useful where smoke alarm checks or alarm evidence have been requested. Include the number of floors, alarm locations and access to bedrooms and shared areas.

HMO emergency lighting certificate

For emergency lighting checks in shared circulation areas and other relevant parts of the building. Mention any communal access, previous report or remedial work.

HMO PAT testing certificate

For portable appliances provided for tenants, cleaners, communal kitchens or managed areas. A list of appliances and their locations helps the enquiry start cleanly.

HMO energy performance certificate

Arrange an EPC enquiry for the dwelling or building context requested. Tell us whether the property is being let, renewed, sold or assessed as part of a wider portfolio.

HMO carbon monoxide alarm check

Use this route when the request concerns carbon monoxide alarms or evidence around fixed combustion appliances. Include the appliance locations and alarm details.

How booking works

A clearer route for landlords, agents and property managers

  1. Send the property details.Share the postcode, HMO type, access contact, requested certificates and any licence or handover date.
  2. We review the combination.We check whether the enquiry is for one service, several certificates or a particular report wording.
  3. We confirm the appointment route.The next suitable slot and any information still needed are confirmed by phone or email.
Real HMO situations

When landlords usually contact us

Licence or renewal work

Send the council or agent wording, expiry date and any previous reports so the requested evidence is clear from the start.

New purchase or handover

Ask for a grouped enquiry when you are taking over an HMO and need to understand which records are current, missing or due.

Managed portfolio checks

Property managers and agents can provide a schedule of addresses, access contacts and certificate deadlines for a more organised booking discussion.

Remedial follow-up

If a previous report identified an issue, send the report wording and explain whether you need a reinspection, updated evidence or a separate contractor.

London coverage

HMO certificate enquiries across London

Enquiries can be made across London, including Westminster, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Brent, Barnet, Ealing, Croydon, Greenwich and nearby boroughs. The property postcode is still needed before an appointment can be confirmed.

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Common questions

HMO compliance certificate FAQs

Is there one certificate that covers an HMO?

No. The required evidence depends on the building, its systems, the licence conditions and the request from the council, insurer, landlord or managing agent. An HMO may need several separate inspections or reports.

Can I book several HMO checks together?

Yes, you can send a combined enquiry. List every certificate needed, the property postcode, who controls access and the dates that matter. The appointment route will be reviewed before confirmation.

What should an agent send when booking for a landlord?

Send the full address, landlord or management contact, tenant or key-holder details, access restrictions, requested certificate wording and any licence, renewal, insurance or handover deadline.

Do HMO rooms and communal areas need the same checks?

Not always. Fixed systems, shared areas, bedrooms, kitchens, plant rooms and escape routes can have different access and inspection requirements. Explain the layout and which areas are included in the request.

Can you tell me which HMO certificate I need?

We can help clarify the service route from the wording you have received and the property details. Send the request, previous report or licence note rather than relying on a certificate name alone.

How quickly can an HMO appointment be confirmed?

Availability depends on the postcode, service combination, access and deadline. Send the details online or call 020 8004 7911 so the next suitable appointment route can be checked.

Ready to organise the HMO file?

Send the property details and requested certificates

We will review the enquiry and confirm the suitable appointment route by phone or email.

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