Maybe I've missed it, but I am not aware of the legislation saying any such thing.
As I just wrote, and as you know, it is in the nature of EICRs that such decisions rely solely on the opinion/judgement of the inspector.
You are always very keen to pass the buck of such issue to courts, even though you know full well that it will virtually never happen that a court is asked to rule on such matters - and, even if they ever were asked,would probably have to look to expert opinions. I therefore think that, realistically, you need to look somewhere else for guidance, even if only on the basis of common sense.
You're just speculating all over the place. Any of what you suggest (in this and other posts) may possibly be true - but until we have seen (or learned about the contents of) an EICR, we simply won't know.
Indeed. You were merely agreeing with me. I included that bit in my quote of your post unintentionally. My apologies.
I would class that as worse than mere 'speculation' - you're now just introducing almost certainly irrelevant ''hypotheticals' (aka fiction). I very much doubt that the OP would have "an elderly relative who needs electrical power to maintain an oxygen system" living with him in a building "about the size of a single garage" and, even if he did, I strongly suspect that he would have mentioned such a fact!
Exactly. All we can (should) do at present is 'play it out' on the basis of what we have been told - not based on speculations, extreme 'hypotheticals' or 'suspicions'.
You may not think he's telling the truth, but he has given us his explanation - (a) that he doesn't want the disruption in his home that the work would entail and (b) (again, if you believe him) that he feels that those managing his landlord's affairs are abusing that position by having unnecessary work undertaken which will result in financial gain for themselves.
You may be right in your suspicions but, again, that is pure speculation. I personally prefer to deal with facts.
Sorry to say I think you may be right, as a private individual I may well say, we don't want to see him homeless, but at work that can't have a bearing on any actions, one has to do what it is felt is best for client, and that includes raising rent, or other wise ensuring there is enough income.
Yes very true, however in this case we have been asked for the legal position not what would make sense, and I can't see any law which would force the tenant to have access to any electrical safety equipment, I have in the past questioned how much power is one required to provide, from the description it seems no larger than a large touring caravan, so one 16 amp over load would be enough, I suspect it has a lot more, there is not reason why a meter
should not be installed, with a limited supply, say 32 amp, the only reason not to would be power required for cooking or shower, one would want a reasonable amount for main house, in my case the whole supply for main house and flat is 60 amp, so having half available to flat would seem to make sense, although it could be a lot lower so maybe 20 amp.Whilst I think that is literally true, as we have been discussing there IS a law which forces the landlord to have the CU moved ("within 28 days") if an EICR has given a C2 to its present ;location.
It's pretty bizarre and it's not unique to DIYnot, I have seen in other forums as well. People want to believe in conspiracies and strive to "uncover the truth". Given that, you are right to give as little biographical detail as possible.
Why? Because this is an internet forum, few of which are without at least some contributors such as you have encountered. You know the truth and I don't think you should worry about it!
When you say "the regs", do you mean the legislation regarding electrical inspections of rented accommodation? If so, click here . On the Contents page, be sure to click on the "Latest Version" option.
The legislation refers to "the local housing authority" and gives this definition of that as:
... which, in turn says ..
... which, in further turn, says ....
...which says almost nothing! After than run around the houses, I presume we're talking about is what would normally be called "The Housing Dept" of your LA
Fair enough.
There are, unfortunately, 'black sheep' in every profession, and every walk of life.
I'm not sure whether there is anything 'natural' about it. Others may have different views, but nothing you are saying would appear to be particularly unreasonable. However, if they remain 'hostile', I suppose you might have to move in that direction, too.
Again, fair enough. Coincidentally, that's a part of the world I am visiting quite frequently at the moment, since I've inherited a house (which needs a lot doing to it) in Havant (as with you, quite a long way from my home)!
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