Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

The Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 require all landlords to ensure their private rental properties meet the specified electrical safety standards. The Regulations apply to all new tenancies from 1 April 2025, and existing tenancies granted before this date must comply by Monday 1 December 2025.

Introduced under Section 10 of the Private Tenancies Act (NI) 2022, the Regulations aim to reduce the risk of injury or death caused by electrical faults in private rented properties.

Under the Regulations, landlords must:

• Ensure a rental property has its hardwired electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified electrician every five years, or less if the most recent report specifies a shorter timeframe.

• Following the inspection obtain a report from the qualified electrician confirming whether the property has met the industry standard and passed, or if the report identifies a fault take remedial action within the required timescale.

• Retain a copy of this report until the next inspection and test is due.

• Provide a copy of the report to the tenant within 28 days of receipt, and also to the council within 7 days on request

ECA encourages Members to support their clients in understanding and complying with these Regulations, helping landlords protect tenants and meet their legal obligations.

For more information, visit this page.

ECA Members are regularly assessed to ensure they meet the highest standards of competency and compliance. To find an ECA Member near you to assist with complying with the Regulations, click here.

This articles appears on the ECA news and blogsite as "New electrical safety standards for private tenancies in Northern Ireland" dated 28 November, 2025.

--ECA

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