With the recent and upcoming changes to Electrical Safety in the Private Rented sector, here are the key points you should know as a Landlord or Tenant:
-As of the 1st of July 2020 all new tenancies must have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) completed before the tenancy begins.
-Starting from the 1st of April, all existing tenancies must have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) completed.
These regulations will apply to all properties in the private rented sector.
-Local authorities are able to impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 for a breach of these regulations. Where there are multiple breaches, the local authority can impose multiple penalties.
-The Landlord must supply a copy of this report to new or existing tenants living in the property within 28 days of the inspection.
If the electrical safety report identifies a fault or potential fault, which the landlord must either investigate further or repair, the landlord must ensure further investigations or repairs are completed by a qualified person within 28 days of the inspection, or within the timeframe set out in the report if this is shorter.
If you have any questions or need an EICR carried out, please get in touch.
