Landlords – are your electrical safety checks up to date?
Electrical compliance isn’t optional. Under current Scottish legislation, all private landlords must carry out electrical safety inspections at least every five years – and failing to do so isn’t just risky, it’s illegal.
Here’s what’s required:
🔌 A valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
🔋 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for any electrical items provided with the property.
📆 Regular inspections by a qualified, registered electrician.
📁 Copies of reports must be given to both tenants and letting agents before the tenancy starts (or within 28 days for current tenants).
Why it matters: Beyond legal compliance, up-to-date electrical safety protects your property, your tenants – and your peace of mind.
At Clan Gordon, we handle all compliance checks for our landlords. No chasing contractors, no risk of missed deadlines, just complete peace of mind that your property is being managed professionally and legally.
📘 Read our full guide to Scotland’s electrical safety requirements.
