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The Landlord’s EICR Checklist for 2026
Every duty a landlord has under the electrical safety rules, in one short checklist.
If you let property in England, the electrical safety rules place a handful of firm duties on you. Here they are in one place, in plain order.
The five duties
- Test at least every 5 years — by a qualified person, or sooner if the last report said so.
- Give tenants the report — within 28 days of the inspection, and to new tenants before they move in.
- Fix faults fast — any C1, C2 or FI item remedied within 28 days, with written confirmation.
- Supply on request — give the local authority a copy within 7 days if asked.
- Keep records — hold the last report so it is ready for the next inspection.
The cost of getting it wrong
Local authorities can impose penalties of up to £30,000 per breach. The paperwork is far cheaper than the fine.
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