How Often Should a Rental Property Be Checked by an Electrician?

If you own a rental property in Hamilton, a regular electrical check isn’t just a good idea — it’s essential for tenant safety and legal compliance.

At 2E Electrical, we provide rental property electrical inspections across Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, and surrounding rural areas. Whether you’re a private landlord or manage multiple dwellings, our checks help ensure your property is safe, compliant, and up to date.

How Often Should You Check Your Rental’s Electrical System?

While there’s currently no legal mandate in New Zealand requiring scheduled electrical inspections for rentals, the Healthy Homes Standards and Residential Tenancies Act require landlords to maintain safe, functional electrical systems.

We recommend booking a rental property electrical check:

Every 3–5 years for homes under 15 years old
Every 2 years for homes over 20 years old
After major works, tenancy changes, or appliance upgrades

🧰 Proactive checks reduce your risk of faults, outages, or fire-related incidents — and support your Healthy Homes obligations.

What Does an Electrical Check Include?

At 2E Electrical, our rental property inspections typically cover:

Switchboard safety and RCD testing
Smoke alarm wiring (hardwired or battery backup)
Heat pump power supply condition
Appliance condition & installation safety
Load testing, voltage drop, and wiring condition
Visual check of fittings, outlets, and light points

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Stay Compliant with Healthy Homes Regulations

To meet the Healthy Homes Heating Standard, fixed heating (such as heat pumps) must be in good working order. We can service and check these as part of your rental inspection.

Need a hand navigating compliance? Visit Tenancy Services – Healthy Homes for official guidelines.