Landlords

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 make it compulsory for landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a person who is qualified and competent, at least every 5 years.

Landlords have to provide a copy of the electrical safety report to their tenants, and to the council if requested.

If the report requires remedial work or further investigation, landlords must provide written confirmation that the work has been carried out to their tenant and to the council within 28 days of completing the work.

Certificates may be emailed to: [email protected] 

The Regulations apply to new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and existing tenancies from 1 April 2021.

If a private tenant has a right to occupy a property as their only or main residence and pays rent, then the Regulations apply. This includes assured shorthold tenancies and licences to occupy.

If the council has reasonable grounds to believe that a landlord is in breach of one or more of the duties in the Regulations, we must serve a remedial notice on the landlord requiring remedial action. In certain situations the council may also take urgent remedial action. 

The council may impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 on landlords who are in breach of their duties.

The government has produced guidance for landlords on how to comply with Regulations.