Since June 2020, all private landlords in England have been legally required to have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for every rented property. For existing tenancies the requirement came into force in April 2021. The rules apply to all private residential tenancies.
An EICR must be carried out by a qualified person — such as a NAPIT-registered electrician. The inspection must be repeated at least every five years. A copy of the EICR must be provided to all tenants within 28 days of the inspection, and to prospective tenants before they sign a tenancy agreement.