UK Landlord Forum / Life

My agent automatically arranges a PAT test for each of my properties every year (unfurnished properties, white goods included). I understand that this is not a legal requirement but I wondered whether one every year was a little excessive - what do other landlords do?

I don't supply white goods so can't answer but there is a plug in heater at the property.  I won't be testing it though.  As you say seems excessive once a year.  Do you PAT test all of your electrical equipment at home?  If not, has anyone been electrocuted at any point.  With the installation of RCD's at the fuse box, I'm confident an electrical problem would be intercepted there.

http://www.rla.org.uk/landlord/guides/responsibilities/electrical_inspections.shtml

This link says you are right it is not a legal requirement, but also suggests a more reasonable approach than annually.

Good Advice.

Very very helpful, thanks v much!