Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 3 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 June 2016. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 13 June 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Rented Housing: Electrical Goods

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, when he plans to bring forward regulations on the testing of electrical installations in rental properties.

Answer: The Government is committed to protecting tenants and, as part of this, introduced an enabling power into the Housing and Planning Act 2016, allowing regulations to protect private sector tenants from electrical hazards in the home to be set. We are currently conducting further research and working with the sector to understand what, if any, legislative requirements are needed and envisage this work being completed this year. This will ensure any introductions are beneficial and strike the right balance by protecting tenants while not over burdening the sector.

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