New Mandatory Electrical Safety Testing From July 1st 2020

From the 1 July 2020, landlords are legally required to ensure that all new private tenancies in England have an (EICR – Electrical Installation Condition Report) carried out by a qualified electrician before the tenancy begins. Landlords will need to ensure that the installation is inspected and tested at least every five years – and more often if the most recent safety report requires it. 

For existing tenancies, an electrical safety test will need to be carried out by 1 April 2021.

Please see below links for further information and guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector

https://www.rla.org.uk/landlord/guides/responsibilities/electrical_inspections.shtml

https://www.landlords.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/mandatory-five-year-electrical-safety-check-regulations-be-enforced-in-england