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Private landlords in England must ensure an Electrical Safety Check of their property is carried out at least every five years by a competent person.
The electrical installation
NOTE: The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) also recommends that landlords ensures portable appliance testing (PAT) is carried out regularly on any electrical appliance they provide as a part of the rental.
The legislation does not yet cover social landlords. However, the DLUHC are currently undertaking a review of this situation and legislation may be brought forward in the future.
Private and Social landlords in Scotland must ensure an Electrical Safety Check of their property is carried out at least every five years by a competent person.
From April 1 2024, all host of STLs must ensure an Electrical Safety Check of their property is carried out at least every five years by a competent person.
The electrical Installation
Electrical fixtures and fittings
Any appliances provided by the hosts.
From December 1, 2022 Private and Social landlords in Wales must ensure an Electrical Safety Check of their property is carried out at least every five years by a competent person.
Regular Electrical Safety Checks in the Rented sector are currently not mandatory in Northern Ireland but are strongly recommended both by Electrical Safety First, NICEIC and the broader industry. Earlier this year the Private Tenancies Bill was passed which paves the way for legislation to be introduced in the future.