As a landlord, it is your moral and legal duty to keep your tenants safe from electrical dangers. By carrying out regular electrical inspections, you can assure yourself and your tenants that the electrical systems in your property pose very little danger and that all electrical installations are to a regulated standard. DP Electrical Specialists are your local and trusted electricians working with landlords in and around Leeds. If you need a landlord electrical certificate in Leeds, you’ve come to the right place.
DP Electrical Specialists Leeds- Landlord Electrical Certificate
What is a Landlord Electrical Certificate?
Landlords must legally be able to show that their rental property is electrically safe through electrical safety certificates. Failing to do so can cost a landlord a hefty fine of up to £30,000. But what is a landlord electrical certificate?
A landlord electrical certificate, also known as an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), is a detailed inspection of a home’s electrical condition where checks are carried out to understand the condition of the wiring, fixtures and appliances in a property. The inspection itself must be carried out by a trained and qualified professional who has the tools and equipment to provide an honest and reliable assessment. The outcome of an EICR, will give evidence of any potential dangers and risks within the property’s electrical system and where changes must be made. Remedial work must be carried out within 28 days of the inspection to ensure the safety of anyone living within the property.
Why are Landlord Electrical Certificates Important?
Completing regular EICR’s is both important for the tenants and the landlord. Most importantly, they are designed to ensure the safety of the tenants within a property. By checking for poorly completed electrical work, socket overloads and making sure that bonding and earthing is in place, electrical certificates massively reduce the risk of dangers.
Secondly, an electrical certificate protects a landlord if anything was to go wrong. As a landlord you are responsible for the safety of your tenants. With an electrical safety certificate, you can be rest assured that you have done everything possible to ensure no harm comes to your tenants.
Key Info for Landlords
- Landlord Electrical Certificates should be completed every 5 years unless it’s a new build. New builds must have an immediate inspection.
- Any remedial works from an inspection must be rectified within 28 days.
- Evidence of a landlord certificate must be given to local authorities if requested.
- A copy of the EICR should be given to your tenants withing 28 days of being carried out.
- Failure to comply with these regulations could leave you facing a fine of up to £30,000.
Landlord Electrician in Leeds
As with any electrical testing, a landlord electrical certificate must be performed by a trained and qualified electrician. This is the only way to get a reliable and honest report. DP Electrical Specialists are your local and trusted electrician in Leeds. If you need help with your landlord inspection, contact our friendly team today.
