The Energy Efficiency Regulations 2015
1 April 2016
England and Wales - energy
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 introduce measures to improve the energy efficiency of domestic and non-domestic private rented property. Tenants of these properties will be able to request their landlord’s consent to energy efficiency improvements to the property, and place a duty on the landlord not to unreasonably refuse consent to the improvements.
From 1 October 2016 a minimum energy efficiency demonstrated by an energy performance certificate of band E will apply to these properties. New tenancies may not be granted for underperforming domestic and non-domestic properties from 1 April 2018. Landlords may not continue to let underperforming domestic properties from 1 April 2020 and underperforming non-domestic properties from 1 April 2023.
These regulations will be enforced by local authorities.