EICR and electrical safety for landlords in England: a short orientation

Rental electrical safety rules in England require periodic inspection and testing on a set rhythm for most tenancies, with outcomes reported on an EICR. Wales and Scotland have their own regimes. Always read current regulations.

What good record keeping looks like

Store the EICR PDF, any remedial completion evidence, and dates as Documents and Events on the property record.

Tenants

You should receive proof that required work is done. Raise concerns through the council’s environmental health route where appropriate.

General information only, not legal advice.

Property Passport UK

Use Property Passport UK to organise Documents, Media, Tasks, Events, and Flags for a Property, and to share a Public Passport when you want buyers or permitted Stakeholders to see selected facts without exposing private Documents.