From 15 July 2022, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act requires all rented homes to have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) of the electrical installation, carried out by a qualified person such as a registered electrician, every five years unless the requirements of the previous Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) indicate a shorter inspection and testing interval.

Any corrective works highlighted as posing a danger must be completed within the prescribed timeframe. In practice, this will involve the production of an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) with an Electric Installation Certificate (EIC) confirming that corrective works have been completed. All existing tenancies must be tested by July 15th, 2023.

Failure to comply will mean that the dwelling is considered unfit for human habitation and the landlord could face prosecution.