Energy Efficiency in the Private Rental Sector.
\nSince 1st April 2020 it has been unlawful for a private landlord to rent out a domestic property if it has
\nan EPC rating of F or G, unless a valid exemption has been registered on the PRS Exemptions Register<\/p>\n
Six things you need to know;<\/p>\n
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES )<\/p>\n
What are the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?
\nFrom the 1st April 2018 changes to legislation will
\nmake it unlawful to let residential properties with an
\nEnergy Performance Certificate (EPC) with a rating of
\nF or G.<\/p>\n
What are the key dates?
\nApril 2018- the regulations will only apply upon the
\ngranting of a new tenancy to a new or existing tenant.
\nApril 2020- The regulation will apply to ALL privately
\nrented property which is required to have an EPC.<\/p>\n
Are there any penalties for non-compliance?
\nYes. Failing to comply with a compliance notice could
\nresult in a fine up to \u00a35000.<\/p>\n
Why is it being enforced?
\nThis new legislation attempts to ensure that all
\ntenants enjoy a right to live in an energy efficient
\nhome. It also contributes to the UK legislative targets
\nof reducing CO2 emissions for all buildings to
\naround zero by 2050.<\/p>\n
Are there any exemptions?
\nYes landlords are exempt if:
\n– They have carried out all cost-effective energy
\nefficiency improvements.
\n– Measures Identified by Green Deal or an alternative
\ngovernment scheme are not cost effective.
\n– If third-party consents are not available (consent
\nfrom tenants, planning authority etc).<\/p>\n
What Next?
\nGiven the risks to landlords it is clear that a full understanding of
\nenergy efficiency is required for your property assets, in order to
\nsee if you are meeting MEES.
\nElmhurst Member TCS Property services can assess a property\u2019s energy efficiency and\u00a0produce an EPC to ensure you have an understanding of your\u00a0properties energy efficiency rating .<\/p>\n
We can do a Minimum Energy standard review of your existing EPC and give you a general idea of how the EPC of the property could be improved to comply with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
\nWe can model the various data inputs to see what changes will achieve the upgrade to the rating so that the property can be rented
\nWe are not permitted to\u00a0 recommend work or make\u00a0 any supplier recommendations or provide costings.\u00a0 We can only give you a general idea from your existing EPC of the kind of measures that can be taken to improving the rating band to allow you to tent the property.\u00a0 Once you have gone ahead with the most cost effective measures to improve the
\nEPC rating of your property, we can revisit the property and issue a new EPC so you can now rent the property out.<\/p>\n
Our prices for this service is below
\nExisting EPC with F or\u00a0 G rating
\nReview of Existing EPC with visit\u00a0 \u00a3150
\nIssue new EPC after Property has been improved \u00a3100<\/p>\n
For more information contact<\/p>\n
TCS Property Services
\nT: 0208765 1795
\nE: info@tcspropertyservices.co.uk
\nwww.tcspropertyservices.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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