The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 were passed by Parliament on 18 March 2020. The regulations apply in England to all new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and all existing tenancies from 1 April 2021.

Private landlords must ensure: electrical safety standards are met when the property is occupied during a tenancy. Every fixed electrical installation at the property must be inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person and a certificate must be obtained.

We also carry out annual portable appliance testing (PAT) on any electrical appliances you provide and supply the tenant with a record of any electrical inspections carried out.