Recent guidance issued by the Department of Trade and Industry advises that estate agents, letting agents, landlords and anyone else who lets furnished accommodation is to seek independent advice as to who is responsible for the safety of electrical appliances supplied in the course of business.
If landlords provide any electrical appliances as part of the tenancy, the Electrical Equipment [Safety] Regulations 1994 require them to ensure the appliances are safe to use when first supplied. Each time the property is re-let, it will be classed as supplying to that tenant for the first time.
All Landlords should ensure that the electrical installation [fixed wiring, etc] is safe to use. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords to ensure the electrical installation is safe when the tenancy begins, and that it is maintained in a safe condition throughout that tenancy.
The only way of ensuring safety is to undertake a regular periodic test and inspection of the installation, looking for any obvious signs of deterioration or damage on cables, sockets outlets etc. In addition, The Institute of Electrical Engineers recommends that electrical installations are formally inspected and tested by a competent person, on change of occupancy, and at least once every 5 years.
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If landlords provide any electrical appliances as part of the tenancy, the Electrical Equipment [Safety] Regulations 1994 require them to ensure the appliances are safe to use when first supplied. Each time the property is re-let, it will be classed as supplying to that tenant for the first time.
All Landlords should ensure that the electrical installation [fixed wiring, etc] is safe to use. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords to ensure the electrical installation is safe when the tenancy begins, and that it is maintained in a safe condition throughout that tenancy.
The only way of ensuring safety is to undertake a regular periodic test and inspection of the installation, looking for any obvious signs of deterioration or damage on cables, sockets outlets etc. In addition, The Institute of Electrical Engineers recommends that electrical installations are formally inspected and tested by a competent person, on change of occupancy, and at least once every 5 years.
Our service offering includes Periodic Inspections reports for major housing associations, local authorities, county councils, house builders and private home owners.
