"The 5-yearly Electrical Safety Inspections"

TriP_3

This is a commie nanny-state requirement and a complete invasion of privacy by an "inspector" who will be taking account of my entire home and all of it's electrical devices.  I can't believe this was passed, apparently the renting population is too !!!!!! to report an electrical fault within their own home (as is the requirement listed in my tenancy agreement already).  How can I legally deny these "inspectors" access to my home?

Skiddaw1

Why would you want to deny access for an inspection? I'd be glad to know I had a responsible landlord.

For what it is worth, we're homeowners and recently paid for a 5 year inspection by a local firm just so we could have the peace of mind of knowing everything is OK. Seems like a no-brainer to me. 

TriP_3

Skiddaw1 said:

Why would you want to deny access for an inspection? I'd be glad to know I had a responsible landlord.

For what it is worth, we're homeowners and recently paid for a 5 year inspection by a local firm just so we could have the peace of mind of knowing everything is OK. Seems like a no-brainer to me. 

It's bad faith.  It's assuming you've done something wrong (broken the tenancy agreement) until proven otherwise.  And again -- I don't want some "inspector" rifling through all my stuff while collecting this "evidence".

Skiddaw1

I'm sorry but I just don't get what the issue is. I certainly don't see why an electrical inspection indicates anyone thinks you've done anything wrong. The electrical inspector isn't going to be remotely interested in rifling through your belongings. They'll be checking the fuse box, plugs, etc. 

Honestly, I think you're over-reacting.

loubel

Why would an electrician go through your stuff while checking the electrics are safe? 

Albermarle

The landlord has to carry out these inspections by law. It is to protect the tenants safety.

user1977

TriP_3 said:

Skiddaw1 said:

Why would you want to deny access for an inspection? I'd be glad to know I had a responsible landlord.

For what it is worth, we're homeowners and recently paid for a 5 year inspection by a local firm just so we could have the peace of mind of knowing everything is OK. Seems like a no-brainer to me. 

It's bad faith.  It's assuming you've done something wrong (broken the tenancy agreement) until proven otherwise. 

No, if anything it's to check the landlord isn't letting out dangerous premises.

TriP_3

Skiddaw1 said:

I'm sorry but I just don't get what the issue is. I certainly don't see why an electrical inspection indicates anyone thinks you've done anything wrong. The electrical inspector isn't going to be remotely interested in rifling through your belongings. They'll be checking the fuse box, plugs, etc. 

Honestly, I think you're over-reacting.

I think you may be misunderstanding my issue since you are a homeowner yourself.  I don't want ANYONE to be given forced access to my PRIVATE SPACES.  There may be things that are embarrasing to reveal to strangers.  This is not a right that landlords or their contractors should ever have.  This is something that used to require a COURT ORDER, but apparently we just accept this surveillance state BS now.

anselld

TriP_3 said:

Skiddaw1 said:

Why would you want to deny access for an inspection? I'd be glad to know I had a responsible landlord.

For what it is worth, we're homeowners and recently paid for a 5 year inspection by a local firm just so we could have the peace of mind of knowing everything is OK. Seems like a no-brainer to me. 

It's bad faith.  It's assuming you've done something wrong (broken the tenancy agreement) until proven otherwise.  And again -- I don't want some "inspector" rifling through all my stuff while collecting this "evidence".

You are being completely unreasonable (not that you have any choice, it is a legal requirement).

It is not an "inspector" it is an electrician.

The electrician will be testing the fixed electrical wiring, not any devices.

The testing can expose faults which are potentially dangerous and not necessarily apparent visually.  (degraded insulation, loose connections, etc).   These things happen over time, nothing to do with brech of tenancy.

If you are that worried about him rifling through your underwear drawer then you can be there for the duration.  It lasts about an hour.

flaneurs_lobster

TriP_3 said:

It's bad faith.  It's assuming you've done something wrong (broken the tenancy agreement) until proven otherwise.  

No it's not

1. It's the law
2. Your landlord won't have valid property insurance unless the electrics are inspected/approved.
3. Makes sure you are in no danger from faulty appliances

Refuse this access and you can guarantee your landlord will want to do a full inspection.

TriP_3

flaneurs_lobster said:

TriP_3 said:

It's bad faith.  It's assuming you've done something wrong (broken the tenancy agreement) until proven otherwise.  

No it's not

1. It's the law
2. Your landlord won't have valid property insurance unless the electrics are inspected/approved.
3. Makes sure you are in no danger from faulty appliances

Refuse this access and you can guarantee your landlord will want to do a full inspection.

Yes, it is.  How in the world did anyone manage before this law went into effect in 2020, I wonder?

1.  It's a stupid law that needs to be repealed
2.  Again, this is the result of a stupid law that only enables landlord surveillance
3.  I can decide for myself if I have a faulty appliance