UK Statutory Instrument
2020
England
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
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Part 1 — Introduction
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Citation, commencement and application
Interpretation
Part 2 — Duties of landlords in relation to electrical installations etc.
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Duties of landlords in relation to electrical installations etc.
Part 2A — Duties of registered providers in relation to electrical equipment
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Application and interpretation of this Part
Duties of registered providers for safety and checking of electrical equipment
Duties of registered providers following a check of electrical equipment
Supplementary duties of registered providers in relation to ISIT records etc.
Part 2B — Modification of duties under regulation 3(1) and 3B(1)
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Transitional provision—certain tenancies granted before 1st December 2025
Part 3 — Remedial action
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Duty of local housing authority to serve a remedial notice
Duty of landlord to comply with a remedial notice
Power of local housing authority to arrange remedial action
Appeals relating to remedial action by local housing authorities
Recovery of costs
Appeals against recovery of costs
Part 4 — Urgent remedial action
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Urgent remedial action
Part 5 — Financial penalties
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Financial penalties for breach of duties
Procedure for and appeals against financial penalties
Part 5A — Review
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Review
Part 6 — Licences under Parts 2 and 3 of the Housing Act 2004
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Amendments to Schedule 4 to the Housing Act 2004
Part 7 — Duty of manager to supply and maintain gas and electricity
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Amendments to the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
Schedules
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Private registered provider of social housing
Shared accommodation with landlord or landlord’s family
Long leases
Student halls of residence
Hostels and refuges
Care homes
Hospitals and hospices
Other accommodation relating to healthcare provision
Moveable structures, vehicles and vessels
Notice of intent
Right to make representations
Final notice
Withdrawal or amendment of notice
Appeals
Recovery of financial penalty
Proceeds of financial penalties
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Regulator of Social Housing
Regulates registered providers of social housing in England. Sets and enforces standards for governance, financial viability, and consumer outcomes including safety, quality, …
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