F I N A L • C O U N T D O W N

Last year the Electrical Safety Regulations were updated. Most landlords proactively ensure the safety of their tenants. However, some have failed to do so.

The regulations now require you to:

• Ensure electrical safety standards are met
• Ensure electrical installations in rented properties are inspected/tested by qualified engineers at least every 5 years
• Obtain a report, supplying to existing tenants within 28 days of test
• Supply a copy to new tenants
• Supply the local authority with a copy within 7 days of request
• Remedial works completed within 28 days
• Written confirmation of remedial works from electrician within 28 days of completion

Regulations apply to:

• New tenancies as of June 2020
• Existing tenancies as of April 2021
• If a tenant occupies a property as their only or main residence/pays rent – regulations apply, includes HMO’s

Testing:

• All fixed electrical parts
• New builds/rewires

PAT tests – are not a legal requirement, but you are responsible for ensuring your appliances are safe. It is good practice to obtain tests for furnished properties.⁣⁣⁣⁣

Tenants are responsible for their own electrical appliances.⁣⁣⁣

Exempt:

• Private landlord providing social housing
• Lodgers living with the landlord
• Long leases
• Student halls of residence
• Hostels and refuges
• Care homes, hospitals/health care accommodation

• Managing your properties yourself?⁣⁣⁣⁣
• Tests, procedures and records in place?⁣⁣⁣⁣
• When is your next property test due? If you don’t have a system in place, it’s pretty easy to miss a due test

How would it feel:⁣⁣

• To have a simple management system
• Know what tests are due/when⁣⁣
• No need to worry about instructing a test⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Well…

• I previously instructed/recorded the testing, various services/repairs of 200+ properties!⁣⁣
• If you don’t use a system, a spreadsheet will do the trick!⁣⁣⁣⁣
• Do you need a hand implementing or managing services?⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

I would love to have a chat about how I can assist you with your property services.