The minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) was first introduced in March 2015. Energy ratings fall between bands A to G, with A being the most energy efficient, and G the least energy efficient. After 1st April 2018, properties with an energy rating of less than E cannot legally be let out.
But according to new tenant survey carried out by insurance company AXA, one out of every twenty rental properties still has an energy rating of less than E, meaning those properties would not meet the required standards next year.
Landlords are advised to check energy efficiency ratings, and if their buy-to-let properties do not make the grade, to make changes accordingly.
However, it’s important to note that the regulations introduced next April will only apply to new tenancies or renewal of tenancies, and there are exemptions which landlords should also be aware of.
Unless rental properties meet the new standards next April, they will not be able to be rented out to tenants, and penalties for non-compliance are hefty.
Click the link below for more information:
Neil is the Operations Director at Assetgrove Lettings, London's Leading Rent Guarantee Company, providing Landlords with no voids, property maintenance, fee-free property management and stress-free service.
Landlords are advised that the government has released a new version of its How to Rent Guide which takes into account new legislation.
Landlords must comply with the Deregulation Act 2015 or face hefty fines and lose the ability to evict troublesome tenants. Here we explain the implications of The Act for landlords.
Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their properties are safe for tenants to occupy. So they must keep up to date with all the health and safety regulations for private rented properties.
