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I understand why you want this sorted. However you need to check with the landlord before doing anything. Contact him in writing and explain what you want to do and that you're happy to meet the cost (I'm assuming that this is the case given the way you are going about things). Give him multiple opportunities to reply if he still isn't replying I'd personally proceed with caution. I'm not 100% current with HMO legislation but it can be very strictly enforced for good reason so I'd be wary of that if you are in a grey area, as it would only take one jobsworth inspector to make life very difficult for your landlord and therefore you. Same goes with fire regs.
Bobbo
we have a fire escape at the rear of the unit (where bedrooms are) So hopefully will be ok.
Grey area where it is used as an HMO, but officially the building use is commercial. I follow the regs for HMO when it comes to things like fire safety and electrics. Less bothered about having the ‘correct’ number of sinks in the kitchen etc. I don’t own the place but the landlord is not really interested in anything other than having the rent paid.
Found this one so will check if it fits/where I stand in regards to fire regs.
https://www.meridian-security.co.uk/digi-locks-c4/digi-locks-c46/borg-satin-chrome-bl2021-digital-double-sided-lock-p506/s509?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=borg-satin-chrome-bl2021-digital-double-sided-back-to-back-lock-borg2021&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz6ynnfyc6QIVjLTtCh1hmwBiEAQYAiABEgLBkvD_BwE