{"id":56348,"date":"2021-02-15T16:03:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T16:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learntechnique.com\/?p=56348"},"modified":"2021-03-24T11:43:37","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T11:43:37","slug":"electrical-safety-regulations-for-landlords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learntechnique.com\/electrical-safety-regulations-for-landlords\/","title":{"rendered":"New electrical safety regulations for landlords"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you work in the housing or electrical industry, chances are you already know about the latest regulations<\/a> for electrical safety in the private rented sector. If you don\u2019t it\u2019s important to know the latest updates and regulations and how this may affect you.<\/p>\n

Ensuring electrical installations are safe is essential for the safety of anybody or any item within buildings. The regulations will assure safe, secure, and high-quality housing for tenants. Many good landlords already follow these regulations, but it is now law for all.<\/p>\n

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Below is an overview of the regulations, how COVID-19 affects the deadlines and what this means for the electrical trade.<\/p>\n

Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In January 2019, it was announced that legislation would be brought in to provide safety for tenants in rented accommodation. The regulations came into force on 1st June 2020 – they apply to new tenants from 1st July 2020 and existing tenants from 1st April 2021.<\/p>\n

These new regulations require landlords to have all electrical installations within their properties inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person every five years (as a minimum.) Once this is complete, landlords must provide a copy of their electrical safety report to tenants and local authority, if it is requested.<\/p>\n

What do the regulations require?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now these regulations are in place, landlords must:<\/p>\n