Hampshire EPC's For Rented Residential and Commercial Properties

Residential Properties

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – MEES

From April 1st 2018 all landlords will now need an EPC rated in band E or above when starting a new tenancy or lease agreement.

From April 1st 2020, landlords must not continue to rent out a relevant domestic property, which is already let, if that property has an EPC rating of F or G.

There are also some exemptions in place and if your property is exempt from these regulations, you must add it to the National PRS Exemptions Register and this will last for 5 years.

Other exemptions include: -

All the relevant energy efficiency improvements for the property have been completed and the property remains below band E.
A recommendation measure cannot be wholly financed at no cost to the landlord.
Where a certain measure cannot be installed due to its negative impact on the building.
Third party consent cannot be obtained.
Installation of certain measures would reduce the property market value by >5%.
Properties of national importance such as listed buildings.
Places of worship.
Detached properties of less than 50m2
HMO houses.
Properties due to be demolished.

Please also be aware that EPC’s have been in existence now for over 16 years and many EPC’s are needing to be renewed. So, if you have an EPC on your rented property, please check the expiration date and band rating.