Bromford Housing Association sought an injunction to force access for a five-yearly electrical inspection. The court found that under amended Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2025, landlords are not in breach if prevented entry by tenants despite reasonable efforts, leaving no legal basis for the claim.
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Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 15 October 2026.
Electrical safety (EICR)Gas safetyRepairs
An EICR is due at least every five years, with the report to the tenant within 28 days. The civil penalty is up to £40,000 per breach. Read the guide →
A gas safety check is due every 12 months and a copy of the record goes to the tenant. A lapse is a criminal offence. Read the guide →
The repairing duty under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 applies once the landlord knows of the defect. Read the guide →
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