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I am having the solar inverter upgraded in my HMO. Does the installer need to provide me with an EICR as a part of this work?
Asked by nick swannIf you are living in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), the landlord should have an inspection of...
View full answerHow can I find an electrician to do a landlord safety check?
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 England in June 2020 requiring private landlords to carry out fiv...
View full answerI rent my house out to my friend. Do I still need to get the electrics checked?
Asked by RICHARD CARMICHAELEven if you are renting your property to a friend, you still need to be able to demonstrate that the...
View full answerWould a missing smoke detector in a rental property, disconnected by the tenant, result in a failed EICR?
Asked by KevinIf your tenant has disconnected the smoke alarm, this would not affect the EICR as it is not somethi...
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