A PropTech firm claims that its research shows a third of tenants have not seen fire safety certificates or information about what to do in an emergency - and it wants landlords to do something about it.

A trade publication article by Maria Hudson, chief executive of construction software company Zutec, says a third of 2,000 UK tenants surveyed had not seen any fire safety information or certificates in their homes or buildings - something she describes as “an incredibly concerning statistic.”

She’s now urging landlords to ensure that the correct and most up-to-date fire safety information is available to all their tenants, and to double-check that a fire risk assessment has been carried out on their property, which will identify potential hazards to be removed or changed. 

She says that in future landlords should commission a full audit and risk assessment of their property portfolio, checking that correct fire information exists and is prominently displayed or accessible. “Not only is this a legal requirement, but it will also put tenants’ minds at ease, making them feel safer in their homes” she added.