As an HMO landlord, what are the *specific* legal requirements for fire safety (e.g., interlinked smoke alarms, fire doors, emergency lighting) that differ from a standard single-let property in England?

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HMOs have stricter fire safety laws than single-lets, requiring interlinked alarms, fire doors, and often emergency lighting to protect multiple, unrelated occupants.

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