In her first article, Ellie Ramwell provides a guide to the new regulations for Electrical Safety Standards:
In June 2020 the new Electrical Safety Standards in the private rented sector (England) came into force. This being said, the new regulations are applicable to all new tenancies from 1st July 2020 and to existing tenancies from the 1st April 2021.
These regulations will apply to assured shorthold tenancies, multiple occupation (HMOs) and licenses to occupy with exceptions to regulations including social housing, lodgers, those on long lease of seven years or more, student halls of residence, hostels and refuges, care homes, hospitals and hospices, and other accommodation relating to healthcare provisions.
Landlords must have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a person who is “qualified and competent”, at least every five years. A copy of the electrical safety report must be provided to the tenants and to their local authority if requested. Breaches of regulation could result in financial penalties of up to £30,000.
PFK manage a number of residential properties across broad range of sectors and we are currently in the process of ensuring all our managed properties are and will be compliant with the new regulations set to come in next spring.
If you have a residential property you are thinking of opening up to the rental market please feel free to contact us in order to make sure the property is compliant prior to securing a tenant.
If you would like to discuss any of the above or you would like an insight into how we can help you manage your property in the future please contact me via the details below.
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