From the 1st July 2020 Landlords and Letting Agents will need to ensure electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in England (1st April 2021 for existing tenancies).

The Government has laid The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 meaning landlords must ensure every fixed electrical installation is inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person.

The Regulations also state that landlords are required to obtain a report of the results of the inspection and test, supply it to each tenant within 28 days and retain a copy until the next inspection is due.

Other details

• Upon request, the report must be provided to the local housing authority within 7 days.
• Private landlords must supply a copy of the last report to any new tenant before occupation, or any prospective tenant within 28 days of a request from the prospective tenant.
• The Regulations require local housing authorities to enforce the rules and they have the power to arrange remedial action.
• Proven breaches of the Regulations can result in the local housing authority imposing a financial penalty of up to £30,000.

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• Design and installation of electrical systems (regardless of unit size)
• PAT Testing
• Electrical installation condition reports, previously known as Periodic Inspections
• Lighting and Heating solutions (Including emergency lighting)
• Unit refurbishments
• Smoke, fire alarms
• CCTV fitting