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Energy standards

Minimum energy standards for rented properties and the requirement to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

This content applies to England & Wales

  • Minimum energy performance standards

    Prohibition to let a property that has an energy performance certificates (EPC) rating below the minimum standard unless the property is exempt.

  • Energy performance certificates

    A landlord must provide the tenant with an energy performance certificates (EPC) by an accredited energy assessor unless the property is exempt.