Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for existing tenancies – April 2020

In 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) required rental properties with a new tenancy or renewal to have a minimum Energy Performance Rating of ‘E’. From April 2020, two years on, the rules will be extended to all existing tenancies. Landlords whose properties fail to meet the EPC requirements will have to carry out measures to improve energy efficiency (capped at £3,500 per property). If you cannot improve your property to EPC E for £3,500 or less, you should make all the improvements which can be made up to that amount, then register an ‘all improvements made’ exemption.

Further information and the Government Guidance about the rules can be found HERE

We know that being a landlord can be a costly and time consuming business. There is no need to go it alone! If you’re a landlord in Greater Manchester, don’t forget you can CONTACT US for further advice and to discuss whether there are any schemes or incentives available to you improve the energy efficiency of your properties.

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