Private tenants

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows how energy efficient a property is.

EPC’s are issued by a qualified EPC assessor and the certificate gives a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). Any properties that are rented or sold need to have an EPC. 

The EPC will recommend improvements to the property and show what the energy efficiency rating could be if the improvements were made.

The certificate is valid for 10 years and is required whenever a property is built, sold or rented. The EPC should be made available at the earliest opportunity, free of charge, to view by potential buyers and potential tenants.

Your landlord cannot serve a valid eviction notice (section 21) where they have failed to provide you with a copy of EPC when they were required to. 

Find out if a Domestic EPC has been obtained for your rented home 

Report a property without an EPC

If your rented home does not have an EPC or has an EPC that does not meet the current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard rating (E), you can report it here:

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