LANDLORDS
Upgrading Your Properties Energy Performance (EPC) Rating and Helping Your Tenants
The Warmer Group work closely with local authorities, social and private landlords where we help upgrade the energy efficiency to properties to a high standard.
The Warmer Group work closely with local authorities, social and private landlords where we help upgrade the energy efficiency to properties to a high standard.
- As from the 1st April 2018, there will be a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to normally have a minimum energy performance rating of an E on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
- The regulations will come into force for new lets and renewals of tenancies with effect from 1st April 2018 and for all existing tenancies on 1st April 2020.
- It will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum E rating, unless there is an applicable exemption.
- A civil penalty of up to £4,000 will be imposed for breaches.
