Electrical compliance guides
Clear, up-to-date guidance on the inspections, tests and legal duties that keep properties safe and compliant.
What Is an EICR? Full Guide for Landlords
Everything landlords need to know about the Electrical Installation Condition Report — what it covers, how often it is required, and what the defect codes mean.
Read guide PAT TestingPAT Testing Requirements for HMOs
Portable Appliance Testing explained for landlords and HMOs — what to test, how often, and where the legal duty comes from.
Read guide HMOHMO Electrical Compliance Checklist
A practical checklist of common HMO electrical and fire-safety measures, subject to the property’s risk assessment and licence conditions.
Read guide Emergency LightingEmergency Lighting Legal Requirements Explained
Where emergency lighting is required, the tests it must pass, and the logbook you need to keep.
Read guide EVEV Charger Safety: What Landlords Must Know
As EV chargers become common in rentals, periodic inspection keeps them safe. Here is what to check and why.
Read guide Remedial WorksElectrical Remedial Works: Understanding C1, C2 & FI
When an EICR flags defects, the codes tell you how urgent they are. Here is what C1, C2 and FI mean.
Read guide AlarmsHow Often Should You Test Smoke & Heat Alarms?
How often smoke and heat alarms should be tested — and why interlinked alarms matter in HMOs.
Read guide InstallationConsumer Unit Upgrades: When & Why
Modern consumer units improve safety and reduce fire risk. Here is when an upgrade is worth it.
Read guide LandlordsHow to Reduce Electrical Fire Risk in Rentals
Electrical fires are largely preventable. These measures materially reduce the risk in a rental.
Read guide Fault FindingWhy Your Fusebox Keeps Tripping
A repeatedly tripping fusebox signals a fault. Here are the usual causes and what to do.
Read guide EICRHow Much Does an EICR Cost in 2026?
A practical guide to EICR pricing, what changes the final quote and why the cheapest inspection is not always the lowest-cost option for a landlord.
Read guide EICRUnsatisfactory EICR: What Landlords Need to Do Next
An unsatisfactory EICR is a clear action list, not the end of the process. These are the practical steps from defect coding through to completion evidence.
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