The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards came into effect on the 1st April 2018 and set a prescribe minimum energy rating that must be achieved on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of an ‘E’ or above before any property either domestic or non-domestic can be let to a tenant.

 

The regulation is aimed at encouraging landlords and property owners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties by restricting their ability to extend or create a new lease if the EPC rating does not meet the minimum requirement. 

 

There are some situations where it is not financially viable to achieve the necessary EPC rating and therefore exemptions may be allowed, but this is not the norm for the majority of landlords who will be expected to meet the requirements. 

 

In scenarios where a property fails to achieve the minimum requirement we will not upload the EPC to the  Landmark register, as is the usual procedure,  but will instead issue a draft copy of the EPC to the client with a list of potential improvements setting out how they can enhance the energy efficiency of the property and improve the outcome of the EPC to meet the MEES regulations.