If you do not have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), you may be in breach of your legal and safety obligations as a landlord, property owner or duty holder.

A valid EICR is used to demonstrate that electrical installations are safe and compliant. Without one, you may be unable to show that reasonable steps have been taken to manage electrical safety risks.

Depending on the property type and circumstances, the consequences can include:

Requests or enforcement action from the local authority

Service of improvement or remedial notices

Financial penalties or fines

Restrictions on letting or licensing of the property

Increased liability in the event of an electrical incident or injury

In addition to enforcement risks, the absence of a valid EICR can delay property transactions, insurance processes or compliance audits.

If an EICR has expired or has not yet been carried out, the safest course of action is to arrange an inspection as soon as possible. Where issues are identified, remedial works should be prioritised based on risk and completed within the required timescales.

L123 Ltd supports clients by carrying out compliant inspections, issuing clear reports and advising on remedial actions to help bring properties back into compliance efficiently and transparently.

What should I do next?

If you don’t have a valid EICR, the following steps will help you bring the property back into compliance:

Confirm your current position – Check whether an EICR exists, whether it is still valid, and which properties are affected.

Arrange an electrical inspection – Book an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) with a competent electrical contractor as soon as possible.

Review the report carefully – Check any observations or classifications (e.g. items requiring remedial action) and understand the associated risks and timescales.

Prioritise remedial works – Address any issues identified as a safety risk promptly, in line with regulatory requirements and guidance.

Complete and record remedial actions – Ensure all remedial works are certified and retain completion documentation alongside the EICR.

Provide copies where required – Issue the EICR and any remedial confirmation to tenants, managing agents or the local authority if requested.

Retain records securely – Keep all inspection and certification records up to date and readily accessible for audits or enforcement enquiries.

Plan future inspections – Diarise renewal dates and put a planned inspection cycle in place to avoid lapses in compliance.

L123 Ltd can support clients at every stage of this process — from inspection and reporting through to remedial works and ongoing compliance planning — helping ensure properties remain safe, compliant and well managed.