England’s private-rented electrical duty is at least every five years, or sooner if the last report says so. Landlords must supply the EICR to tenants.
The five-year private rented duty
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations require the installation to be inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years. If the latest report sets an earlier next-inspection date, that earlier date is the deadline.
GOV.UK’s November 2025 guidance restates those duties for landlords, tenants and local authorities. Social rented homes were brought into the same family of rules in 2025; this advice hub is written for the private lets Landlords Gas Safety Certificate already serves in Greater London.
Who receives a copy
Landlords must give the report to tenants and to the local council if requested. After remedial work, confirmation that the installation is safe enough to occupy follows the same path. Keep the PDF or paper copy with the gas record and EPC so agents can send a complete pack.
Booking the next inspection
Do not wait until month 59 if the report already brought the date forward. Landlords Gas Safety Certificate’s published EICR bands are studio £99, 1–2 beds £129, 3–4 beds £149, commercial from £199. Use the quote form with the bedroom count and postcode.
Keep the last report with the gas record so the next inspection date is obvious when you re-let.
Frequently asked questions
How often do landlords need an EICR?
In England, private landlords must have an EICR at least every five years, or sooner if the report says so, and supply it to tenants.