Compliance
PAT Testing Requirements for UK Landlords
When PAT testing is legally required, what it covers, how often it renews and how to record it as part of your compliance stack.
The Landvale Team·Updated 1 July 2026·6 min read
Key takeaways
PAT testing is mandatory for licensed HMOs.
For single-let properties it is strongly recommended but not legally required.
Test frequency depends on appliance class — usually 1–2 years for landlord-supplied appliances.
Every tested appliance gets a pass/fail label with the tester's ID and date.
Landvale stores PAT logs and schedules renewals per appliance.
What is PAT testing?
PAT is a visual and electrical test of a portable appliance — kettles, microwaves, lamps, fridges, washing machines. Each appliance gets a pass or fail label with a tester's ID and date.
When it's legally required
•Licensed HMOs — mandatory, every 12–24 months.
•Additional/selective licensing schemes — often mandatory.
•Single-let ASTs — recommended, not mandatory.
How Landvale tracks PAT
Landvale maintains an appliance register per property, records each PAT result and schedules renewals. Fail results trigger a repair or replace workflow.
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Frequently asked questions
Only for licensed HMOs — but recommended everywhere the landlord supplies appliances.
