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Landlord guides, in plain English.

What the law actually requires for gas safety, electrical checks, energy ratings and possession, and how often each comes round.

Every guide is checked against gov.uk and HSE guidance, and shows the date it was last reviewed.

Electrical England, Scotland and Wales

EICR every 5 years: what UK landlords need to know

What an EICR is, how often you legally need one in England, Scotland and Wales, who can issue it, and what to do with the report once you have it.

Reviewed 10 October 2026 · 6 min read

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