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Information for Landlords

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From 1st July, 2020 new Regulations require landlords to have the electrical installations in their

properties inspected and tested by a person who is qualified and competent, at least every 5

years. Landlords have to provide a copy of the electrical safety report to their tenants, and to

their local authority if requested.

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EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

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Landlords of privately rented accommodation must:

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  • Ensure national electrical safety standards are met. These are set out in the 18th edition of the ‘Wiring Regulations’, which are published as British Standard 7671.

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  • Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every 5 years.

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  • Obtain a report from the person conducting the inspection and test which gives the results and sets a date for the next inspection and test.

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  • Supply a copy of this report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection and test.

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  • Supply a copy of this report to a new tenant before they occupy the premises.

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  • Supply a copy of this report to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving a request for the report.

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  • Supply the local authority with a copy of this report within 7 days of receiving a request for a copy.

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  • Retain a copy of the report to give to the inspector and tester who will undertake the next inspection and test.

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  • Where the report shows that remedial or further investigative work is necessary, complete this work within 28 days or any shorter period if specified as necessary in the report.

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  • Supply written confirmation of the completion of the remedial works from the electrician to the tenant and the local authority within 28 days of completion of the works.

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PAT (Portable Appliance Testing)

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It is recommended that landlords regularly carry out portable appliance testing (PAT) on any

electrical appliance that they provide.

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Tenants are responsible for making sure that any of their own electrical appliances are safe

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To ensure that Landlords obligations are met we can provide:

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  • EICR’s (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

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  • PAT testing

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  • Smoke tests on alarms

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