Landlords & letting agents
Compliance contracts for landlord and agent portfolios
Much of our work is for letting agents and landlords across Warwickshire. We run EICR schedules across whole portfolios, carry out remedial work, PAT testing and tenant-reported faults, and keep track of when every property is due.
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Your obligations
The EICR rules in brief
Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation in each rented property inspected and tested at least every five years.
- Inspection and testing by a qualified and competent person at least every 5 years
- Report given to existing tenants within 28 days, and to new tenants before they move in
- Copy supplied to the local authority within 7 days if requested
- Remedial work or further investigation completed within 28 days, or sooner if the report says
- Written confirmation of completed work given to the tenant and local authority within 28 days
Summary of the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. See the FAQs below for more detail.
Why agents use us
Less chasing, fewer surprises
Access arranged
We can contact tenants directly to book access and keep the agent informed.
Clear paperwork
Reports and certificates you can pass straight to tenants and file.
Remedials by the same team
Quotes for remedial work alongside the report, so it can be booked in quickly.
NAPIT registered, fully insured
A competent person scheme member, as government guidance suggests checking.
Compliance contracts
From a single property to a full portfolio
Simple options for single properties, and compliance contracts for agents and portfolio landlords, each priced as a fixed quote before any work starts.
Single property EICR
Get a fixed quote Priced per property, agreed up front
- EICR for one rented property
- Report with codes explained
- Remedial work quoted separately
- Access arranged with the tenant on request
EICR + PAT
Get a fixed quote Priced per property, agreed up front
- Everything in the single EICR
- PAT testing of landlord-supplied appliances
- Record of items tested
- Ideal for furnished lets and HMOs
Portfolio compliance contract
Get a fixed quote Portfolio rates across your managed properties
- Scheduled EICRs across your managed portfolio
- Reminder and tracking service included
- Remedial quotes sent with each report
- A single point of contact for your team
Tell us how many properties you have and where they are, and we will send a fixed quote. Remedial work is quoted separately after inspection.
Reminder and tracking service
Never miss an EICR due date
We keep a record of when each property was inspected and when the next report is due, and get in touch in good time to book it in.
Add your properties
Send us your property list, or we log each one as we inspect it.
We track due dates
Each EICR date and any earlier recommended date is recorded.
We remind you
We get in touch in good time before an inspection is due, so there is time to arrange access.
We book and complete
We arrange access, inspect, and send the report and any remedial quote.
Fast response
Tenant reported a fault?
Lost power, a tripping RCD or a faulty fitting can quickly become an urgent call from a tenant. We prioritise reactive jobs for our landlord and agent clients.
Call or message us as soon as a tenant reports a problem and we will arrange a visit as quickly as we can.
- Fault finding and repairs in occupied properties
- Direct contact with tenants to arrange access
- Updates and invoices to the agent or landlord
- Void property work between tenancies, including rewires and consumer unit upgrades
- Emergency lighting and PAT testing for HMOs
Landlord FAQs
Electrical safety rules for landlords: common questions
These answers summarise the rules for private rented homes in England. They are general information, not legal advice.
How often does a rented property need an EICR in England?
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords must have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every five years. If the report recommends an earlier date, the next inspection must happen by that date.
Who needs a copy of the EICR, and by when?
Landlords must give a copy of the report to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, to new tenants before they occupy the property, and to prospective tenants within 28 days of a request. The local housing authority can request a copy, which must be supplied within 7 days. Landlords should also keep a copy to give to the inspector carrying out the next inspection.
What happens if the EICR is unsatisfactory?
A report is unsatisfactory if it records a C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous) or FI (further investigation required) observation. The landlord must arrange for the remedial work or further investigation to be carried out within 28 days, or within any shorter period stated in the report, and obtain written confirmation that the work has been completed. That confirmation, with the report, must be given to the tenant and the local authority within 28 days of the work being completed.
Does a C3 code mean the property fails?
No. C3 means improvement recommended. It does not on its own make the report unsatisfactory, although it is worth considering, especially when planning other work.
Do the regulations apply to HMOs?
Yes. The 2020 regulations apply to most private tenancies in England, including houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
What are the penalties for not complying?
Local authorities can take enforcement action against landlords who breach the regulations, including issuing financial penalties of up to £30,000.
Who can carry out a landlord EICR?
The inspection must be carried out by a qualified and competent person. Government guidance suggests landlords can check that their inspector is a member of a competent person scheme. JT Electrical is NAPIT registered.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords?
The 2020 regulations cover the fixed electrical installation, not portable appliances. However, landlords must make sure any electrical appliances they provide are safe, and PAT testing is a common and practical way to show this, particularly in HMOs and furnished lets.
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