Do I need an EICR?

At Definitive Electrical, we are dedicated to providing top-notch electrical services that prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Recently, we had the pleasure of assisting a homeowner in rewiring their property following an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) we conducted before they purchased the house. In this blog post, we will take you through the process of rewiring and the measures we implemented to ensure our customer's home meets the highest electrical standards.
 

A landlord electrical safety certificate, now known as an electrical installation condition report (EICR) helps you to meet your legal obligations as a landlord and fulfil your duty of care to your tenants. 

If you are a landlord with properties in Nottingham or Derby, Definitive Electrical Solutions are your local, reliable electrician. We have a wealth of experience in providing landlord electrical safety certificates and can help you keep your property and tenants safe. 

Here at Definitive Electrical we have noticed an increase in calls from landlords, unsure of how regularly they need to obtain safety certificates (or EICRs) for their rented properties. Because we have a commitment to providing accurate and easy-to-understand information to our customers, covering all aspects of electrical installations and safety, we decided it was time to provide a quick guide to the regulations surrounding electrical installations for landlords.  

The Law around the EICR has recently changed. There is now a legal onus on all Landlords to have an EICR in place, which they will need to provide to the tenant, managing agent or local authority should they ask.

From 1st July 2020, all electrical installations must be tested before the start of a new tenancy. All existing tenancies will require an EICR report by April 2021.

As a Landlord, you will be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure that your rental properties are electrically safe to protect the well being of your tenants.  But did you know that the regulations recently changed?  Read on to find out more…

I get asked on a regular basis by my customers in Nottingham and Derby how they can make their homes electrically safer. There are two ways of looking at electrical safety and that is preventative and proactive. Both are equally as good, however for optimum results, the two need to work hand in hand.

What do I mean by this?