Guides for Landlords and Property Managers
Plain-English answers to the electrical safety questions we are asked most, with the rules and deadlines that apply in England.
Landlord Electrical Safety Rules in England
What the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations require of landlords in England: 5-year inspections, 28-day deadlines, who gets a copy, and penalties.
Read the guideEICR Codes Explained: C1, C2, C3 and FI
What the C1, C2, C3 and FI codes on an EICR mean, which ones make a report unsatisfactory, and what landlords must do about each.
Read the guideUnsatisfactory EICR? What to Do Next
Your EICR came back unsatisfactory. The steps landlords must take, the 28-day deadlines, the paperwork tenants and councils need, and how to avoid overpaying.
Read the guideHMO Electrical Safety Checklist
The electrical and fire safety checks an HMO needs in London and Hertfordshire: EICR, fire alarms, emergency lighting, appliances and licence conditions.
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These guides cover England and are general information, not legal advice. Updated 26 October 2026.
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