EICRs For Rental Properties Need To Be Renewed By Their 5 Year Anniversary

 

We can’t believe it has been 5 years since the Government required every property to have an Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR).

June marks five years since the introduction of mandatory EICR for new private rented sector tenancies, so now’s a good time to check your renewal date!

The lettings and property management team have secured a competitive price for our landlords with our recommended contractor.

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Does Your EICR Need Renewing?

Under the Electrical Safety in the Private Rented Sector legislation, it became compulsory for landlords to have their electrical installations inspected at least every five years by a qualified electrician.

The rules were extended to cover all tenancies in April 2021.

As EICR certificates are valid for five years, virtually all landlords will need to renew them between this month and March 2026.

EICR inspections assess the safety of :  

1. Wiring
2. Sockets
3. Fuse boards
4. Any other electrical parts

The resulting report will detail any issues assessing wear and tear and identifying any risks as well as the severity of any risk posed.

If the report details that work must be carried out to correct the unsatisfactory areas, that must be carried out by a qualified professional within 28 days or sooner as specified in the report. The landlord will then require written confirmation the work has been completed.

If you fail to comply with the regulations, you could be fined up to £30,000.

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Book Your EICR Through Quealy & Co Today

The lettings and property management team at Quealy & Co. have secured a very competitive price from £150 incl VAT (for a single consumer unit) with our recommended contractor for our landlords.

Call us at 01795 429836 or email us at hello@quealy.co.uk to book your inspection.