Law Update: Electrical Installation Condition Report Requirement

From 1st July the new Electrical Safety standards come into effect for new tenancies. Landlords will have to ensure that electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies. The electrical inspection and testing must result in an Electrical Installation Conditions Report being produced by a qualified professional. This report must be provided to the tenant of the property, as well as the housing authority if required. Should a tenant request the report, landlords will have 30 days to provide this to them. Reports remain valid for a 5 year period, after which a new inspection, test, and report should be generated.

In a bid to improve the safety of tenants across the United Kingdom, the Electrical Safety Standards will mean that the electrics in properties should be safer and more uniform. Despite calls to delay the implementation of these new requirements, the government has made clear that landlords providing safe homes for their tenants is of upmost importance, even during the current health pandemic. The new electrical safety requirements will be applicable to all existing tenancies from April 2021.

If a landlord does not have an Electrical Installation Conditions Report in place for their new tenancies, the government can impose large fines and even prison sentences for non-compliance. Landlords must ensure that they take all practicable steps to meet compliance and be able to demonstrate this should any exceptional circumstances prevent them from complying.

If you are concerned about how the new regulations may affect your properties, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to advise you.

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