FORE   12 #1 Posted March 3, 2020 The house I rent out is almost due the 5 yearly EICR, and the system has a plastic consumer unit.  To achieve a 'pass' on the EICR, does this mean the consumer unit has to be replaced with a 18th edition metal one, even though the old one will (I hope) be still proved safe?  I am of the impression that it would be required only if there is to be major new work done. Someone has said the comment will be left on the report - a bit like a MOT advisory, which may be frowned upon when we sell in about a year.  Sparkie's & landlord's advice appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hippogriff   10 #2 Posted March 3, 2020 What kind of house? A normal exclusive-let house - like to a person, family or couple (basically, not an HMO) - does not require any electrical safety certificate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #3 Posted March 3, 2020 has been a HMO, but now there are only 2 and I have no intentions of increasing tenants before sale later this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mafya   220 #4 Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Hippogriff said: What kind of house? A normal exclusive-let house - like to a person, family or couple (basically, not an HMO) - does not require any electrical safety certificate. From July this year rules are changing= https://landlords.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/mandatory-five-year-electrical-safety-check-regulations-be-enforced-in-england Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #5 Posted March 4, 2020 Cheers mafya, seen it (RLA member). Â My house will be empty & on the market, early autumn, so there will be no 'existing tenancy' by April 2021. Â Just want to have an EICR done pronto, but do not want to have more expense with a new consumer unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...