The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector and Social Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
These Regulations impose duties on private landlords of residential premises in England in respect of electrical safety standards. The duties do not apply to landlords of social housing. The Regulations require local housing authorities to enforce the duties, and include a power to arrange remedial action.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
18 Mar 2020
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In force
01 Jun 2020
Enabling power
In accordance with section 214(2) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and section 250(4) and (6) of the Housing Act 2004, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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