| The 2004 Housing Act requires the landlord to do several things about fire safety:
There has to be an adequate means of escape
Depending on the size of the property, there may have to be smoke alarms and fire extinguishing equipment
If the property is a considered to be a House in Multiple Ocupation (HMO) by your council which is subject to licensing, your landlord must also comply with license conditions in relation to fire safety.
By law, your landlord must:
Make sure that all the gas appliances they provide are maintained in good order and that a Corgi-registered plumber carries out a safety check each year
Maintain all electrical installations (ie fixed wiring) and any electrical appliances they provide (ie cookers, kettles) and make sure they are safe to use
Make sure any furniture and furnishings they provide meet the fire resistance regulations
Your council's Environmental Health Officer will be able to give you more details about your landlord's obligations and can force your landlord to provide adequate fire precautions. | 
