What is PAT testing evidence for furnished lets?
Portable appliance checks, inventory ties, and insurer preferences for multi-occupation homes in England.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 8 min read
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Why this matters
PAT labels and logbooks show discipline especially where students or HMOs multiply plug loads; pair with photographs in the inventory.
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Rules and practice differ elsewhere in the UK; use this guide as orientation before professional advice.
Documents
Prefer primary paperwork over screenshots where lenders or insurers may ask again later.
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