How often does a London HMO need an EICR compared to a standard rental?
How often must a London landlord renew an EICR for an HMO or a standard rental? In most cases, both a London House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and a standard rental property need an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at least every five years under the...
What happens if a London tenant asks for your safety certificates and you can’t produce them?
What should a landlord do if a tenant asks for safety certificates and they are missing? A landlord should treat the request as a compliance issue straight away. Missing, expired, or inaccessible safety certificates can expose the landlord to enforcement action,...
Are London councils actually enforcing the new £40,000 EICR fines yet?
Are London councils already handing out £40,000 fines for missing or invalid EICRs? London councils can impose financial penalties of up to £30,000 per breach under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, and multiple...
Can a London council refuse to issue a landlord licence if your safety certificates have expired?
Can expired safety certificates stop a London landlord licence application? Yes. A London council can refuse, delay, or place conditions on a landlord licence application if key safety certificates have expired, because current documents are part of the compliance...
