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Minimum energy efficiency requirements in private rented property

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Published on: 27 February 2018

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What are the upcoming changes relating to minimum energy efficiency requirements in relation to letting private rented property?
How does the application of minimum energy efficiency requirements apply to domestic and non-domestic properties in respect of both new and renewal tenancies?
What are the implications for the granting of tenancies?
How will the changes affect permitted exemptions and the likely method of enforcement?
What are the implications for agreements for lease?
What are the implications for landlords holding consent exemptions where they sell substandard tenanted property?
Are there any other issues regarding EPCs which you think are important (eg on lease renewal under LTA 1954)?

Article summary

Property analysis: Helen Pickard, senior associate at CMS LLP, outlines the changes to the minimum energy efficiency requirements in private rented properties. She explains that while there are significant implications for landlords and tenants, there are still issues that require clarification moving forwards.

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