The safety standards are new regulations that apply to private landlords in England. The regulations state that Landlords must undertake regular safety checks of electrical installations in any of the rental properties. 

 

 

There are few limited exclusions but in the majority of cases the regulations will apply to: 

 

 

 

 

 

The regulations request that all private landlords ensure that every fixed electrical installation in the rented property is inspected by a qualified person at least every five years. Copies of the inspection report should be supplied to the tenant within 28 days of the inspection and to the Local Authority on request. 

 

The inspection report has to be retained and provided to the qualified person who carries out the next inspection. 

 

Any faults must be investigated and repaired within 28 days or sooner if stipulated within the report, you must then write to the tenant to confirm that the necessary works have been completed. 

 

 

If you do not comply the Local Housing Authority may fine you up to £30,000.00. The Local Authority may also arrange for the works to be carried out and then recover the costs from you. 

 

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