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EICR Valid?

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Hello,

I recieved an EICR for my Private Rented property from the landord. However, the post code of the address is wrong. Is the EICR still valid? It was done over a year ago, so Is it allowed to be corrected via just changing the post code or do the whole electrics need to be retested/inspected?

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    In law in general, typos and slips of the pen do not invalidate a document and they can be corrected, so if the postcode is nearly right and the rest of the address is correct, the EICR remains valid.

    I too would be concerned by your tripping electrics - something is wrong there.

    I am a bit confused about the BG “care package”, which is a type of insurance. I would be very surprised if it included an EICR although a technician might very well test something and tell you that it does not comply with the Wiring Regulations.

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    In law in general, typos and slips of the pen do not invalidate a document and they can be corrected, so if the postcode is nearly right and the rest of the address is correct, the EICR remains valid.

    I too would be concerned by your tripping electrics - something is wrong there.

    I am a bit confused about the BG “care package”, which is a type of insurance. I would be very surprised if it included an EICR although a technician might very well test something and tell you that it does not comply with the Wiring Regulations.

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