Close
Make a Quick Enquiry

    I'm a: LandlordTenant Full name: Phone: Comments:
    Quick Enquiry

    Electrical Appliances – PAT Service

    Safeguard Properties & Tenants with Portable Appliance Testing

    PAT testing is important both for the safety of your tenants and the safety of your property. While there is no legal requirement beyond the equipment supplied by the landlord – unless stated in the terms of a selective landlord license – maintaining all electrical equipment in good condition throughout a tenancy should be seen as an investment rather than a cost.

    What is a PAT?

    Portable appliance testing (PAT) is a method of certifying the safety of electrical appliances and is required for all free-standing electrical devices which are supplied by the landlord. The Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations state that landlords must ensure supplied electrical equipment is safe, and maintained in a good condition, during the tenancy. It is the tenant’s responsibility, however, to ensure their own electrical appliances are also safe.

    How Often is PAT Required?

    Regular PAT testing is recommended to ensure ongoing electrical safety. While there are no fixed legal intervals, it is advisable for buy to let landlords to conduct PAT testing at least once every two years or at the change of tenancy to ensure all appliances remain in a safe working condition.

    Are landlords required to supply PAT?

    In some cases, PAT may be a requirement – for example, as mentioned, if the property is under the terms of a selective, mandatory, or additional license.

    However, as a landlord, you have a duty of care for your tenants and should be able to recognise if an appliance could be deemed unsafe. You can partake in a visual inspection by ensuring that:

    If you believe that an appliance is unsafe then, you must remove from the property and, ideally, replace immediately. If a tenant were to be injured by a faulty electrical appliance, then insurance companies may ask for a PAT history. Failure to supply this may result in your claim being rejected.

    Do new appliances require PAT?

    Typically, new appliances under warranty do not need immediate testing. However, landlords should still consider a visual inspection to ensure no damage occurred during transport or installation.

    What we can do

    Wirral Homes recommend that a qualified person carry out all portable appliance testing and, to make the lives of our buy to let landlords that little bit easier, we work with trusted individuals to offer both initial testing and ongoing maintenance. Contact Us today to see how we can take the stress out of managing your property portfolio.

    Latest News

    Accreditations & Partners

    On The Market Logo
    Zoopla Logo
    Client Money Protect Logo
    Property Redres Scheme Logo
    My Deposits Logo
    Deposit Protection Service Logo
    On The Market Logo
    Zoopla Logo
    Client Money Protect Logo
    Property Redres Scheme Logo
    My Deposits Logo
    Deposit Protection Service Logo

    Calculations generated by Zoopla Comparables report, from a 3-12 month period within 1 mile radius of each location.

      Register For Available Property Updates

      Your Details

      What Property Are You Looking For?

      Areas Interested In
      Your Rental Budget