Electrical insulation checks: The new legislation

Date online: 04/06/2020

Landlords,

From the 1st June, private landlords in England will be required to have the electrical insulation in their rental properties checked by a qualified electrician to ensure their safety.

This legislation will now apply to all new tenancies from the 1st July 2020 and all existing tenancies (i.e. those on periodic tenancies) are required to be inspected by the 1st April 2021

For further information on the legislation, please see the link to the government website that I have attached below. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector#what-do-the-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-england-regulations-2020-require

If you require Morris Property to undertake the inspection on your behalf please let us know via email to [email protected] and we will be able to discuss a discounted rate for you.