The government has announced new dates for energy efficiency compliance in rental properties.
The Residential Landlords’ Association says they are as follows:
April 2018: by this date it will be unlawful to let out a property with an F or G Energy Performance Certificate rating, as a new let. There will be a few limited exemptions;
April 2020: by this date the requirement for a minimum E rating will apply, not just to new lets but also to existing tenancies;
2025: the target is for a minimum D rating;
2030: the minimum target will be a C rating.