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Appeal as a landlord against a financial penalty for breach of duty under electrical safety standards: Form ESS01

Landlords can use this form to apply to dispute a financial penalty from the local council for breach of duty on electrical safety standards.

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Appeal form: ESS01

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Form ESSO1 is for landlords to apply for a decision to dispute a financial penalty imposed by local councils under the Electrical Safety Standard Regulations.

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Published 25 August 2021
Last updated 8 April 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated the fee in the form.

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