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# Complete Guide to EICR Requirements for Rental Properties
Failure to comply with EICR requirements can result in fines up to £30,000, invalidated insurance, and enforcement action under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
Requires landlords to ensure electrical installations are inspected and tested at least every 5 years by a qualified person.
Scope: All private rental properties in England
Enforcement: Local housing authorities
Mandates that electrical systems are maintained to prevent danger.
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a comprehensive inspection and testing of the electrical installations in your property. It identifies any defects, deterioration, or dangerous conditions that could pose risks to tenants.
Testing frequency: Every 5 years maximum
Before new tenancies: EICR must be completed before tenants move in
Provide to tenants: Within 28 days of the inspection
Provide to new tenants: Before they occupy the property
Provide to local authority: Within 7 days if requested
Satisfactory: Installation is safe, no urgent work required
Unsatisfactory: Dangerous conditions exist, urgent remedial work required within 28 days
Choose contractors with NICEIC, NAPIT, or equivalent registration and BS 7671 qualifications from City & Guilds.
Book inspections 2-3 months in advance to avoid compliance gaps.
Maintain all EICR certificates, remedial work records, and tenant notification documentation.
Potentially dangerous conditions must be resolved within 28 days maximum.
**EICR testing is not optional.** It's a legal requirement for all rental properties in England. Non-compliance exposes landlords to significant fines and legal liability.
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