The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – 1st April 2020
As you will know, from 1st April 2018 there was a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to normally have a minimum energy performance rating of E on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This requirement, from 1st April 2020, covered all existing tenancies and it is unlawful for landlords to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum E rating, unless there is an applicable exemption.
Further information can be found on the National Landlord Association web page here and the legislation and guidance offered by the Government can be found at the following links.
Domestic private rented property: minimum energy efficiency standard - landlord guidance - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-private-rented-property-minimum-energy-efficiency-standard-landlord-guidance
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2015/9780111128350/contents