EICR · 3 guides
An EICR is required every 5 years for all private rented properties in England. The maximum civil penalty is £40,000. An expired EICR does not bar a Section 8 claim, but the court can weigh it when deciding whether an order on a discretionary ground is reasonable. These guides cover the inspection itself, typical costs, what C1/C2/FI codes mean, tenant copies and renewals.
EICR22 March 2026
EICRs are mandatory every 5 years on every private rental in England. Miss it and the fine reaches £40,000 per property. C1/C2/FI codes, 28-day fix windows, tenant copy rules and what local authorities actually enforce in 2026.
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EICR25 March 2026
Typical EICR cost UK 2026: about £150–£200 for a 2-bed home and £250–£350+ for 4 or more bedrooms, plus any remedial work. Skip it and the fine can reach £40,000 per property.
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EICR30 March 2026
An expired EICR can mean a civil penalty of up to £40,000, hands your tenant a disrepair argument and weighs against you in a Section 8 claim. Here's what landlords must do immediately.
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