If you are living in a privately rented property in England or Scotland, your landlord should provide you with a copy of the EICR - an inspection of the electrics needs to be carried out every five years
Answered by Sarah, Electrical Safety Expert
If you are living in a privately rented property in England or Scotland, your landlord should provide you with a copy of the EICR - an inspection of the electrics needs to be carried out every five years. If any hazards have been identified in the property, these need to be fixed within 28 days with confirmation provided to the tenant and local authority.
If you are buying a property and the vendor says that an inspection has been carried out recently, they should also be able to provide you with a copy of the report.