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Tenant Fiddling with the Electrical Installation in a Rented Property.

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Do landlords normally include a clause in the rental agreement preventing fiddling with the electrical installation in rented properties?


Who would be liable for any loss or injury when sub-standard electrical work was carried out by a tenant if:


1. The landlord allowed it or did not actively restrict such work.


2. The landlord allowed it.


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    I would say that the person carrying out the sub-standard work is liable for any consequences thereof, but only whilst they remain the tenant. The tenant might well claim that "it was like that when I moved in" And the landlord should be able to produce a test and inspection report to refute any such claim.

    If any subsequent tenant suffers harm as a result of sub-standard work carried by a previous tenant, then I consider that the landlord is liable, for failing to have a proper test and inspection before the new tenancy. The landlord might have a legal claim against the former tenant, in theory, best of luck in practice with that.


    IME, tenancy agreements do often prohibit "alterations to the structure, including the fixed plumbing and electrical systems" This would seem to permit minor "like for like" replacements as these are not "alterations"
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    I would say that the person carrying out the sub-standard work is liable for any consequences thereof, but only whilst they remain the tenant. The tenant might well claim that "it was like that when I moved in" And the landlord should be able to produce a test and inspection report to refute any such claim.

    If any subsequent tenant suffers harm as a result of sub-standard work carried by a previous tenant, then I consider that the landlord is liable, for failing to have a proper test and inspection before the new tenancy. The landlord might have a legal claim against the former tenant, in theory, best of luck in practice with that.


    IME, tenancy agreements do often prohibit "alterations to the structure, including the fixed plumbing and electrical systems" This would seem to permit minor "like for like" replacements as these are not "alterations"
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