For Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), it is generally recommended that the thermostat is installed in a communal area.
This provides several benefits:
It helps comply with HMO licensing requirements, where heating controls should be accessible to all occupants.
It ensures that everyone in the property has access to the heating controls, rather than a single tenant.
Inspire Home Automation thermostats include locking features, so settings can be protected from unauthorised changes while still allowing the thermostat to remain in a communal location.
Installing the thermostat in a shared area provides fair access for all occupants while allowing landlords or property managers to retain control over the heating settings when required.