Property Compliance

Depending on local council regulations, rental properties in the UK can require mandatory, additional, selective, HMO or short-term let licensing and/or Article 4 HMO, HMO, Sui-Generis HMO, lawful-use (lawful development certificate (LDC), or Short-term Let Planning permission. Mandatory HMO licensing is required in England and Wales (here, it has to be three or more stories) if your property is rented to five or more people who form more than one household and they share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen, with at least one tenant paying rent. However, even smaller properties, even when let to 1 person, may need a licence depending on the area, requiring you to check with your local council. With this in mind, Yuno provides expert guidance on:

Understanding which licences and planning permission your property requires, considering local authority variations. As highlighted in "Property and HMO Licensing & Planning by Local Authority," planning and licensing rules can "vary significantly between locations, and can be determined by council, ward, street or area specified on a map by the council.”

Determining if you will actually get the licence before you apply and reporting on what your property needs to get compliant, before you move ahead with costly decisions and changes to your property.

Preparing and submitting accurate planning and licence applications, with all supporting certification and documentation, to meet council standards.

Managing ongoing compliance and renewals to ensure continued legality.

Fire safety is a critical aspect of property management, and landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure their properties meet stringent fire safety standards. This includes complying with regulations such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022. According to GOV.UK, as a landlord, “It’s your responsibility to: fit and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms”, though in many cases, this minimum standard is superseded by the British Standards guidance BS 5839-6: 2019 Yuno’s services help landlords and property managers navigate fire safety compliance, including:

Conducting comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments in order to identify and mitigate potential hazards. As mandated by the Fire Safety Order and the Building Safety Act 2022, all residential buildings, including HMO’s with common parts, must undergo regular fire risk assessments by competent assessors.

Fire compartmentation, fire stopping and fire doors.

Early warning systems, advising on the installation and maintenance of CO detectors and smoke alarms, ensuring compliance with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2022 and BS 5839-6: 2019

Ensuring compliance with safe fire escape routes and emergency lighting requirements. Landlords must ensure that fire escape routes are accessible, clearly marked, and free from obstructions.

Yuno also carries out peer reviews on council licensing requirements, enforcement and other Fire Risk Assessors' actions to ensure they are in line with the guidance.

Our services are designed to help landlords, freeholders, letting agents, and property professionals navigate fire safety compliance to ensure properties meet all necessary standards without overspending.

Managing multiple properties comes with a variety of ever-evolving compliance obligations. Yuno’s property management compliance software (Yuno Tech) provides:

Identify the compliance requirements

Real-time compliance tracking to help property professionals stay ahead of legal changes.

Automated alerts and reminders for renewals and deadlines.

Comprehensive insights into property compliance risks.

The ability to manage the implementation of all property compliance recommendations through Yuno’s integrated Support Services.

Our software is designed to help property professionals stay compliant and organised, all while reducing risk and streamlining operations.

See How Yuno Tech Helps You Stay Compliant :

Yuno is trusted by letting agents, landlords, freeholders, and property professionals across the UK for our property compliance expertise. Our technology platform and API, coupled with our team of experts, provide the assurance you need with guidance and support to stay ahead of ever-changing regulations.

We offer comprehensive, end-to-end, integrated property management support designed to simplify compliance. From individual landlords to large-scale property managers, our services ensure your properties meet all necessary standards, keeping you legally secure while providing tenants with safe, well-managed homes.

Yuno is connected with a wide range of CRMs and industry technology. We have a live direct API integration with Reapit, SME Professional, GreenhouseOS and SMS Speedway and through our partnership with Gluedog, it includes MRI Software, Apex27, Acquaint, Street, Loop, and many others, with more being added regularly.

Take the first step towards stress-free compliance today.