Private landlords in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are responsible for ensuring that the electrics in communal areas are safe - this can be demonstrated by using a registered electrician to carry out an inspection of the electrics, after which they will issue the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
Answered by Dave, Electrical Safety Expert
Private landlords in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are responsible for ensuring that the electrics in communal areas are safe - this can be demonstrated by using a registered electrician to carry out an inspection of the electrics, after which they will issue the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). We recommend that these checks are carried out on a five yearly basis.
You can find a registered electrician local to you here.