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Information for Landlords and
Letting agents.
When is an EPC required?
EPC’s are valid for 10 years and can be reused as many times as required within that period. It is not necessary to commission a new EPC each time there is a change of tenant although landlords may commission EPC’s for these properties at any time to prepare for a change in tenant.
If a newer EPC has been produced for a home within the ten year period, only the most recent one is valid.
The EPC provides prospective tenants with information about how energy efficient a property is that they are considering renting. An EPC is not required for any property that was occupied before 1 October 2008 and which continues to be occupied after that date by the same tenant.
There are several schemes designed to help improve the energy efficiency of properties in the UK. Find out more following the links to the websites.
If tenants are in receipt of certain benefits you might be able to insulate your property at significant discount. For more information visit www.warmfront.co.uk
Advice on energy efficiency improvements and grants is available from www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
The Landlords Energy Saving Allowance (LESA) is administered by HM Revenue and Customs. It allows private landlords who pay income tax to offset up to £1500 spending on certain energy efficiency measures. For more information visit www.hmrc.gov.uk
When buildings are to be rented out, the landlord is responsible for ensuring a valid certificate is made available free of charge to all prospective tenants.This must be made available at the earliest opportunity and no later than:
- when any written information about the building is provided in response to a request for information received from the prospective tenant; or
- when a viewing is conducted; or
- if neither of those occur, before entering into a contract to sell or let.
How long is an EPC valid for?