Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been required for rented property since October 2008.
The EPC is required whenever the property is marketed to prospective new tenants. We can advise you on current government legislation and help you with implementation.
Background Information about the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is provided here. A Home Information Pack is not required for rentals or Right to Buy sales – the EPC will be a stand alone document in these cases. The latest CLG guidance document can be found here.
When is an EPC required? The EPC must be provided every time a property is marketed to potential new tenants. A new EPC need not be provided on renewal of a tenancy agreement. The documents must be available when the property is being viewed, or when an offer of accommodation is made.
Validity period EPCs used for rental purposes can be valid for up to 10 years. This applies to EPCs issued for both existing and newbuild properties.
Undertaking Assessments Many local authorities and RSLs already have large amounts of information about their housing stock which could be useful for the production of EPCs. Staff may already have experience of undertaking energy surveys. However, the EPBD requires that EPCs are issued by specifically trained and accredited Domestic Energy Assessors. See here for more information.
Training to produce EPCs for the rental sector The NHER offers a complete training and assessment package for individuals wishing to produce EPCs in the social housing sector.
For information about training as a DEA, see here.
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