Carryon Regardless Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I've EPC's coming up for renewal in January, or so I thought. https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/energy-performance-certificates-frequently-asked-questions Reading the .Gov site while my EPC's are expiring I only need a current certificate when I'm marketing for rent. Terms like present to 'prospective' tenant are used. My understanding from my read up is that existing situations will not require a current EPC until I'm looking for a new tenant. A penalty of £200 isn't as scary as the usual 10 years hard labour a landlord might expect for being naughty, surprisingly. I'll get all the flats done but now consider it might as well be when a new tenancy is looking likely. I'm open to further education in case the wording of the legislation dictates different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampa Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Correct. You dont need to renew a EPC during a tenancy. However you do need a new one for a new (new tenant) tenancy. As they last for 10 years we have a policy of renewing them as soon as they have expired unless instructed not by the landlord. The reason being 1. it is one less task to do for a new tenancy. 2. The heating/insulation may have been upgraded and now be rated E or above. 3. Having seen many stupid decisions by judges at evictions I would rather have a valid EPC in place if I have to evict. Remember unless it can be shown a EPC is given to a tenant at the being/start of a new tenancy no s21 can be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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