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I posted this in the Arms as it has not been implemented yet and I don't want the landlord lobby watering it down.
There is going to be a requirement for landlords in Scotland to provide a "Tenant Information Pack" to every new tenancy starting from 1st May 2013.
How does this affect electricians I hear you say
Section 2.2 (page 9) makes ALL the difference....
They had made some vague reference to PAT testing and after some emails on the flawed draft response (from a number of participants) they have changed the requirement to:
Your landlord, in accordance with the Repairing Standard for private rented properties (see section 2.6), must ensure that the electrical installation and appliances provided with the property are in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order.
The Electrical Safety Council suggest that the best way for landlords to comply with this is by having a registered electrician carry out an inspection and test of the electrical installation (known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report) and Portable Appliance Testing at suitable intervals. Speak with your landlord if you have any concerns about electrical safety as they should be able to provide you with information on the latest safety
inspection.
The pack comes into force on 1st May and most landlords aren't aware- this could make a quiet workload scenario go ape
About time things picked up.
There is going to be a requirement for landlords in Scotland to provide a "Tenant Information Pack" to every new tenancy starting from 1st May 2013.
How does this affect electricians I hear you say
Section 2.2 (page 9) makes ALL the difference....
They had made some vague reference to PAT testing and after some emails on the flawed draft response (from a number of participants) they have changed the requirement to:
Your landlord, in accordance with the Repairing Standard for private rented properties (see section 2.6), must ensure that the electrical installation and appliances provided with the property are in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order.
The Electrical Safety Council suggest that the best way for landlords to comply with this is by having a registered electrician carry out an inspection and test of the electrical installation (known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report) and Portable Appliance Testing at suitable intervals. Speak with your landlord if you have any concerns about electrical safety as they should be able to provide you with information on the latest safety
inspection.
The pack comes into force on 1st May and most landlords aren't aware- this could make a quiet workload scenario go ape
About time things picked up.
