What are the requirements for Landlords to conduct an EICR?

As of July 1, 2020, landlords in England and Wales must undertake a EICR inspection on their rental property every five years. A copy of the EICR certificate must be given to the tenants within 28 days of the inspection and a copy must also be submitted to the local authority within 7 days of the completion of the inspection. All new tenants must be given a copy of the EICR prior to their move-in date. The non-compliance to these regulations could lead to monetary penalties and if a property is found to be unsafe, could lead to a criminal negligence charge.