electrical safety for landlords

[mandimoo]

the agent has said "any portable electrical appliances left in the premises will need to be tested and a report provided confirming their safety of use" Are you able to tell me what exactly they want? Do they mean PAT testing? and if so, can anyone qualified to use a PAT tester do this for me, or does it have to be done by a fully qualified electritian? (similar to how gas work needs to be carried out by a CORGI registered engineer).

[Fay Mousse]

Yes it is the PAT test and most (if not all) competent PAT teters are qualified electricians.

Ask your agent or the local council for recommended PAT testers and phone a few from Yellow Pages.

Before you contact, make a list of all the portable electricals you have so you can get a realistic quote for the work.

[Twenty20]

I assume youre talking about an HMO here? PAT testing for HMOs is required but not for an ordinary rented property. Some agents however get confused.