According to research by The Electrical Safety Council, a staggering 1.7 million tenants have reported electrical faults to their landlords. But what’s more worrying is that 1.3 million are still waiting for these issues to be resolved.
Your landlord is legally obliged to ensure the electrical installation in the property is safe, otherwise they could face huge fines.
So before you move into a rented property, be sure to check that it meets with The Electrical Safety Council’s check-list below:
Check
- that sockets, switches and light fittings are in good condition with no signs of damage such as cracking or burn marks
- that leads (flexible cables) on appliances aren't damaged or frayed
- that any electrical appliances provided by the landlord have up to date PAT (Portable Appliance Test) stickers on them. Although this is not a legal requirement, it is recommended by the Electrical Safety Council. A typical PAT sticker will have been filled in by the electrician who inspected and tested the appliance. (PAT testing is not generally required if the appliance is under a year old.)
- that the consumer unit (fuse box) has RCD protection. An RCD is a lifesaving device that protects against electric shock and reduces the risk of electrical fires’
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