Written question asked by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 30 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 October 2019. It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Private Rented Housing: Electrical Safety
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to bring forward secondary legislation to implement mandatory electrical safety checks for the private rented sector.
- Answer
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In July 2018, government committed to introducing mandatory five-yearly electrical safety inspections for electrical installations in privately rented properties. This will be achieved through secondary legislation, subject to parliamentary time. In the meantime, it remains best practice for landlords to ensure that the electrics in their properties are safe.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 292075
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Electrical safety Private rented housing
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- 2019-10-08 17:18:33 +0100
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