The landlord receives a written report from the electrician. Tenants should also obtain a copy.
Checking should be done at least every five years.
If your tenancy began on or after June 1, 2020
- A check should have taken place before you moved into your new home
- You should have received a copy.
If you have not received the latest report, write to your landlord. You must receive a copy of the report within four weeks. For Electrician Gloucester, visit www.dpalmerelectrical.co.uk/electrician-near-me/electrician-cheltenham/
If your tenancy began before June 2020
By 1 April 2021, your landlord must have ensured that a check has been done.
Your landlord may instead issue an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), if the property has been built or rewired within the last five years. The landlord does not have to conduct a safety inspection.
Your landlord is not required to conduct electrical safety tests if you are a tenant, but they may do so if they wish to ensure the home’s safety.
What are the tests performed during a check-up?
The electrician will test and inspect the electrical installation in your property.
As an example:
- wiring
- plug sockets
- light fittings
- fuse boxes
- electric showers
- extractor Fans
Before they leave, they can fix any hazards that are serious.
The Electrical Safety Report (EICR).
Your electrician will give your landlord a Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
You must receive a copy of your landlord’s check within four weeks.
It will state either:
- The property is safe
- More repairs or inspections are needed
This report will also tell you when the next electrical safety inspection should be performed.