Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Renewable every 10 years.
- Must be included in marketing material from 6 April 2012 or
- In the absence of provision - face fines fixed at £200 for every property affected and loss of landlord or agent reputation.
- Loss of reputation means no longer being a fit and proper person.
- If deemed unfit to manage a licensable property a licence will not be granted!
- The whole EPC need not be displayed - only EPC ratings.
See also
- SAP = Standard Assessment Procedure - the method used to assess a property's energy performance, I.e. the efficiency of heating, controls, insulation, ventilation, glazing, lighting etc.
- See proposals for minimum C rating from 2025 for new tenancies and 2028 for all tenancies (new and old).
- How to Rent Guide
- Section 21
Published: 5 November 2013 Last Updated: 4 December 2021