Why landlords Should Have Regular Electrical Inspections in their Properties
This stark warning comes in the wake of South Essex Homes taking control over 6 flats after the landlord refused to allow electricians to certify the wiring of his property because it was done two years ago and covered until 2016.
Whilst it may appear that the landlord is keeping in with the recommendations of having an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) carried out every 5 years, he may have taken on new tenants over the last 2 years meaning that he should have had a further EICR carried out with each change of tenancy.
Why?