Commentary on provisions of Act Duties of registered providers Section 11: Electrical safety standards
This section amends section 122 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (electrical safety standards for properties let by private landlords). It extends the power to enable the Secretary of State to, by regulations, impose duties on local authority registered providers in England, rather than just private landlords (a term which, as defined in section 122, includes private registered providers). The duties imposed by regulations under this power are for the purposes of ensuring that electrical safety standards are met during any period when the premises are occupied under a tenancy.
	Such duties relating to electrical safety standards might include ensuring checks of electrical installations and/or appliances provided by the landlord are carried out. Regulations may impose obligations on registered providers with regards to the frequency of the electrical checks and the expertise expected of any persons who undertake such checks. The regulations may also require the landlord to obtain a certificate from a qualified person confirming that the standards are met, and to give a copy to the tenant or prospective tenant.
	Any regulations made under section 122 of the HPA 2016 may make provision for the enforcement of any duties imposed by such regulations, including the use of financial penalties and rights of appeal (see section 123 of the HPA 2016).