Landlord & HMO Electrical: electrical equipment and assessment
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What this means for your property

Keep alarm instructions and relevant landlord requirements available. Record faults and arrange replacement or assessment rather than silencing recurring warnings.

What an assessment can establish

Rented-property electrical work needs a workable access plan and a clear link between each report observation and the completed work. A managing agent may arrange the visit, but the responsible landlord needs the final records. HMO requirements can also involve the property licence and fire-risk arrangements.

When the issue needs assessment, our landlord & hmo electrical page describes the scope and preparation for that work.

Information to have ready

Send the property type, existing EICR and any local licence conditions relevant to the requested electrical work.

Apply this guidance to the next step

Use the appointment process to agree access and the purpose of the visit. For another question about the same system, read PAT and In-Service Electrical Equipment Testing Explained.

Do not remove covers or touch exposed electrical parts. If there is smoke, fire or an immediate danger to life, move away and contact the appropriate emergency service.

Further information

General guidance cannot establish the condition of your installation. Arrange an appropriate assessment before deciding on work.

GOV.UK: electrical safety in rented property