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Social housing EICRs: the 1 November 2026 deadline

Electrical safety rules that have applied to private landlords since 2020 have now been extended to the social rented sector in England. Registered providers and local authority landlords have a firm deadline for existing tenancies.

Updated 8 October 2026•5-minute read•By Polarity Electrics London Ltd (NICEIC Approved Contractor)

Key dates

DateWhat applies
1 December 2025Duties apply to new social tenancies granted from this date.
1 May 2026Duties extend to social tenancies granted before 1 December 2025.
1 November 2026Existing tenancies must have had an electrical inspection and test before this date.
Check the dates against your own tenancy records. Confirm the exact transitional provisions in the GOV.UK guidance and regulations linked below.

What social landlords must do

  • Have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years, or sooner if the report specifies.
  • Give tenants a copy of the report and supply it to the regulator or authority on request.
  • Complete remedial or further investigative work within 28 days, or sooner if the report specifies.
  • Check electrical equipment the landlord supplies (such as cookers or other appliances) at least every 5 years.

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Frequently asked questions

Do housing associations need EICRs?

Yes. Following the 2025 amendment, social landlords in England, including housing associations and local authority landlords, must have the electrical installation in each tenancy inspected and tested at least every 5 years.

What is the deadline for existing social tenancies?

For tenancies granted before 1 December 2025, the duties apply from 1 May 2026 and an inspection must have been carried out before 1 November 2026.

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Sources

This guide summarises current requirements and common inspection practice. It does not replace legal advice, the findings of your report or current legislation.