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How do I know if my house has an EICR?
Asked by Janet Wildeyf you are a private tenant in England or Scotland, your landlord must have the electrical installati...
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Asked by Louise RothmanIf you are a private tenant in England or Scotland, your landlord must have the electrical installat...
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Asked by mark smithf you are a private tenant in England or Scotland, your landlord must have the electrical installati...
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Asked by Samira RomayaPrivate landlords in England and Scotland must have safety checks carried out every five years on th...
View full answerHow can I find out if an EICR has been carried out on my property?
Asked by resham basraIf you are living in a privately rented property in England or Scotland, your landlord should provid...
View full answerInstallations from properties built in the 1960s and earlier are likely to have lighting without an ...
View full answerAre there any exemptions on privately rented properties that don't need regular electrical checks?
Asked by Roger JacksonThere are some exemptions around long leases or where a grant for right of occupancy over 7 years is...
View full answerHow often should portable appliances in HMOs be tested?
Asked by sue OvertonThere's no legal requirement to have portable appliance tests (PAT) carried out on any electrical pr...
View full answerDo the new regulations for five yearly electrical checks in rental properties apply to B&Bs?
Asked by pete oxleyNew regulations were introduced in June 2020 requiring private landlords to carry out five yearly ch...
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