Elecrical Checks Become Mandatory on 1st of July
Properties in England must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) before new tenancies are started from 1st July 2020.
The checks ensure the property’s electrical fixtures, such as light fixtures and electrical sockets, are safe before the tenant moves in. The EICR must be performed at least every five years for each property. Landlords creating a tenancy without an EICR face fines of up to £30,000.
Our engineers cover the whole of England and are permitted to visit properties during the current coronavirus restrictions. We expect them to be very busy as the deadline approaches, so it makes good sense to secure your EICR as soon as possible.
From 1st April 2021, the new requirements will apply to ongoing tenancies that started before 1st July 2020. Similar requirements were approved in Scotland in 2015. Wales has no such requirements to date.
You can read our full guide to the new rules on our blog.