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New and Upcoming Regulations regarding EPC for Landlords.
Wednesday 4th January 2023
New and Upcoming Regulations regarding EPC for Landlords.
Here’s a list of all the rules and regulations related to Energy Performance Certificates that will come into action in the near future.
1. April 1st, 2023 (EPC Rating Changes)
Previously the minimum EPC rating required for all new tenancies was changed to “E” in 2018. However, from the 1st of April, 2023, this will be applicable for all existing tenancies as well.
This means that it would be illegal for all landlords to rent out or lease a commercial property with an EPC rating less than “E”
2. April 1st, 2025 to April 1st, 2027 (Compliance Window 1)
By the 1st of April, 2027, all landlords must present a valid Energy Performance Certificate for their property with an EPC rating of “C” or higher. If a landlord has an older EPC certificate that has a lower EPC rating, he is given a time window until April 1st, 2027.
In this time frame, it is imperative that a landlord make all the necessary improvements to the property and get an EPC rating of “C” or higher.
3. April 1st, 2028 to April 1st, 2030 (Compliance Window 2)
The government aims to lead the Green Industrial Revolution by reaching the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
To achieve the goal, it shall make it necessary for all property owners to submit an Energy performance certificate with a minimum EPC rating of “B” by the 1st of April 2028.
In case the EPC rating of a building happens to exceed the minimum requirements, the landlords will be instructed to make the required changes. Once the changes are made, they need to get an EPC rating of “B” or higher by the 1st of April, 2030.
However, in certain circumstances, the Government shall allow exemptions to all of the above requirements. To learn more about these exemptions, click here.
Furthermore, the Government shall also raise the penalty for not having a valid EPC certificate from £5000 to £30000 by 2025.