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Action plan:-
If you have any properties within your portfolio that are currently below the legal requirements are suggestion is as follows:-
We will need to attend the property and carry out another EPC inspection to establish what level the property is at. If the property is now above the desired level we can lodge the certificate and the issue is dealt with.
If however the property is still below the desired level we will lodge the report in 'draft' and produce a consultancy document for you (the landlord) detailing what is required for the property to gain the desired level (if possible).
Once you (the landlord) has made the changes we can re-attemd the property and produce the updated epc.
Fees:-
Initial Inspection: Chargable
Consultancy Service: Chargable
2nd inspection: Chargable (reduced fee)
As from the 1st April 2018 there will be 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). The regulations will come into force for new lets and renewals of tenancies with effect from 1st April 2018 and for all existing tenancies on 1st April 2020. It will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum E rating, unless there is an applicable exemption. A civil penalty of up to £4,000 will be imposed for breaches. This guidance summarizes the regulations. There are separate regulations effective from 1st April 2016 under which a tenant can apply for consent to carry out energy efficiency improvements in privately rented properties.
For most landlords this will mean that they will no longer be able to rent out a property with a rating of F or G after April 1st 2018. As such landlords with properties in this EPC bracket should begin preparing now for April 1st. However, there are several nuances and exceptions, which this guide covers in detail.
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