⚡ Self-managed Landlords: SURELY NOT! Do I need a new EICR every 'Change of Tenancy'?! ⚡ One word answer and brilliant PDF guide below 📩

Since 1st April 2021 - ALL Tenancies require an 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝐄𝐈𝐂𝐑) 📝:

1️⃣ If you are a Landlord without an EICR for your rented property, you 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 have it done... It is a LEGAL requirement 👩‍⚖️
2️⃣ Think of it like the MOT on a car 🚗: You have a test for a fixed price, then any remedial works required to pass are extra 🔝
3️⃣ When complete, you are required to supply a copy of the written report to your Tenants 👨👩
4️⃣ Remedials must be completed within 28 days of the report - sometimes shorter if the breach is considered serious⚠
5️⃣ Local Authorities can enforce 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 of up to £30,000 per breach! 💰💰💰

🙋‍♂️ My report says I need a new EICR every 'Change of Tenancy'... Is this correct?... No!

✅ The regulations require that electrical installations are tested at regular intervals - most EICRs valid for 5 years 🥇
✅ During this time the report REMAINS VALID and can be given to ANY Tenants who move into the property over the period 🏆

❌ There are a small number of inspectors who do not appear to be following the requirements!! 🤷‍♀️
❌ Sometimes the EICR will state, ‘Five years, or until a 'Change of Tenancy’ 📝
❌ This is a holdover from OLD GUIDANCE for inspections of social housing 🛑
❌ 'Change of Tenancy' is not a specific time period therefore it will NOT affect the validity of the EICR 👍
  
If your report includes, 'Change of Tenancy' speak to the inspector and ask them to contact their trade body, they should re-issue accordingly - NOTE: the validity will not be affected, it's just to avoid confusion 😵

🔍 Download PDF guide on EVERYTHING you need to know about Electrical Testing here: https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/media/1200/best-practice-guide-4-issue-4.pdf 

🔍 Thank you to James Wood at National Residential Landlords Association - NRLA for this excellent article - read in full here: https://lnkd.in/dfBPpuK

🙋‍♀️ Need more information, contact our EXPERT TEAM to make sure you’re 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 and 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 🦹‍♂️🦹‍♀️

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#cavendishexperts #eicr #electricalinstallation #Landlords ARLA Propertymark Ben Beadle

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