Estates, Compliance and CAFM Guides

Practical writing on UK property compliance, leases and running estates, from the people building Proprietas.

Legionella Risk Assessment & L8 Duties (UK)

What ACOP L8 and COSHH require for legionella: who is the duty holder, when you need an assessment, who can do it, controls vs testing, and the 'certificate' myth.

Proprietas · Updated 17 Jul 2026

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HMO Compliance Checklist for Landlords (UK)

What counts as an HMO, when you need a licence, and the full compliance stack — fire, gas, electrical, legionella, EPC and amenity standards — plus penalties.

Proprietas · Updated 2 Jun 2026