Is an EICR a legal duty for Welsh landlords?

Yes. The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022, regulation 6, require a valid electrical condition report during occupation.

How often must a Welsh rental be electrically tested?

At least every five years, or sooner if the last report says so. An Electrical Installation Certificate for a new-build can satisfy the first five years.

When must the tenant see the report?

Within 14 days of the occupation date, or within 14 days of a later inspection. That is GOV.WALES landlord guidance on the FFHH regulations.

EICR for a Welsh rental: the five-year electrical report

A Welsh rental needs a valid electrical condition report while it is occupied. Test at least every five years. The contract-holder must get a copy within 14 days of occupation or of a later inspection.

If you rent a home in Wales, the landlord must keep a valid electrical condition report for the dwelling while you occupy it. That is not an England-only rumour. It is regulation 6 of the Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022.

How often

The electrical installation must be inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner if the last report says so. GOV.WALES landlord guidance: an Electrical Installation Certificate for a new-build can meet the first five years.

The report you will usually see is an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report).

When you must be given a copy

Within 14 days of the occupation date, or
Within 14 days of a later inspection

Remedial work also has a 14-day written-confirmation rule in the same regulation. Failure sits inside fitness for human habitation — it is not optional paperwork.

Who does the work

A competent person for inspection and testing, not a random “electrician” Facebook ad. Town chapters: electricians in Cardiff.

This is separate from a home EV charger (Part P notifiable work) and from Gas Safe.

Common questions

Is an EICR a legal duty for Welsh landlords?: Yes. The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022, regulation 6, require a valid electrical condition report during occupation.
How often must a Welsh rental be electrically tested?: At least every five years, or sooner if the last report says so. An Electrical Installation Certificate for a new-build can satisfy the first five years.
When must the tenant see the report?: Within 14 days of the occupation date, or within 14 days of a later inspection. That is GOV.WALES landlord guidance on the FFHH regulations.

EICR for a Welsh rental: the five-year electrical report

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When you must be given a copy

Who does the work

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