Yes, from April 1st 2021 EICR checks will be mandatory and legally enforceable for all tenancies. Landlords are required to ensure that an electrical  installation condition report has been completed for all their properties, failure to do so could result in fines up to £30,000.
These fines will be given out by the local authority, who also have the power to; with permission of the tenant, carry out any emergency work on the property if need be. The costs of any work completed by the authority will fall to the landlord.
To find out more about electrical safety checks, read the full article here.