Depends on exactly what you mean. From the CLG website "The FSO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). The law applies to you if you are: responsible for business premises an employer or self-employed with business premises responsible for a part of a dwelling where that part is solely used for business purposes a charity or voluntary organisation a contractor with a degree of control over any premises providing accommodation for paying guests" What exactly is the circumstance you are describing?