Landlords

PAT Testing for Landlords

Any landlord who lets residential accommodation which includes flats, apartments, houses, holiday homes, boats and caravans as a business activity is required by law to ensure the electrical appliances they supply as part of the tenancy are regularly PAT tested and safe.

Portable appliance testing is widely regarded as being the best way of complying with this obligation. Without a programme of planned appliance testing and maintenance, you could be legally liable for damages resulting from your untested appliances.

This covers all portable appliances that you supply, including fridges and freezers, microwave ovens (additional testing is required), televisions and vacuum cleaners and any garden equipment.