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Electrical Installation Condition Report - new tenancy
GarciaLorca
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I am renting out my flat. When I purchased it in 2017, I received an EICR which stated that it was valid for 10 years. Do I need to order a new report now that I am renting the flat out or can I rely on that report from 2017? Additionally, is a PAT test compulsory too?
Thanks
GL
I am renting out my flat. When I purchased it in 2017, I received an EICR which stated that it was valid for 10 years. Do I need to order a new report now that I am renting the flat out or can I rely on that report from 2017? Additionally, is a PAT test compulsory too?
Thanks
GL
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This is just one of many (many) things you need to know. Have you fully researched a landlord's obligations? If yes, you know the answer!.....Post 7: New landlords (1):advice & information :see links in next post
Post 8: New landlords (2): Essential links for further information
Post 9: Letting agents: how should a landlord select or sack?
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Glad I spotted this as my landlord def hasn't done this. I'll ask them!0
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greatcrested said:This is just one of many (many) things you need to know. Have you fully researched a landlord's obligations? If yes, you know the answer!.....Post 7: New landlords (1):advice & information :see links in next post
Post 8: New landlords (2): Essential links for further information
Post 9: Letting agents: how should a landlord select or sack?
Hi thanks, looks like I don't need one then as I had one done less than five years ago. Mine is called an Electrical Domestic Installation Certificate, looks very similar to the EICR so must be the same thing.greatcrested said:This is just one of many (many) things you need to know. Have you fully researched a landlord's obligations? If yes, you know the answer!.....Post 7: New landlords (1):advice & information :see links in next post
Post 8: New landlords (2): Essential links for further information
Post 9: Letting agents: how should a landlord select or sack?0 -
When did your tenancy start? As you are currently buying, I'm guessing you've been in your rental for a while. Landlords of existing tenancies have till April 2021 to comply.bbat said:Glad I spotted this as my landlord def hasn't done this. I'll ask them!
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greatcrested - please could I check whether a 'Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate' is the same as EICR? Or is it different? I have a copy of the Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate valid for 10 years from 2017 but NOT EICR.greatcrested said:
When did your tenancy start? As you are currently buying, I'm guessing you've been in your rental for a while. Landlords of existing tenancies have till April 2021 to comply.bbat said:Glad I spotted this as my landlord def hasn't done this. I'll ask them!0 -
EIC is for the initial installation. EICR is the testing of the installation.GarciaLorca said:
greatcrested - please could I check whether a 'Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate' is the same as EICR? Or is it different? I have a copy of the Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate valid for 10 years from 2017 but NOT EICR.greatcrested said:
When did your tenancy start? As you are currently buying, I'm guessing you've been in your rental for a while. Landlords of existing tenancies have till April 2021 to comply.bbat said:Glad I spotted this as my landlord def hasn't done this. I'll ask them!Under new regs, you have to have the electrics tested every five years (even though your EIC is valid for 10 years). If you have a new build or a property that was fully re-wired, your EIC will be valid until 2022 (meaning you can give your new tenant a copy of the current EIC). In 2022 and every five years thereafter, you will need to get an EICR carried out.PAT testing isn’t a legal requirement, but recommended if you provide the tenant with electrical appliances (I.e fridge / washing machine etc).1
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