On 26th March 2015, The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) [England and Wales] Regulations 2015 were introduced, bringing into force the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

Landlords holding properties with an EPC rating of less that "E" will need to carry out works to improve the energy performance of their buildings to a rating of "E" or above or face civil penalties.

 

What is happening and when? 

 

March 2015: MEES Regulations Introduced

April 2016: Tenants' rights to request energy efficiency improvements in the domestic sector

April 2017: PRS Exemptions Register becomes available 

April 2018: It will be unlawful to grant new leases (or renew tenant leases) of residential or commercial property with an EPC rating of less than "E" unless registered as an exemption.

April 2020: Regulation extended to apply to ALL residential lettings

April 2023: MEES will apply to ALL existing commercial leases. All PRS properties will need to meet the minimum standard or be register as an exemption.

2025: Properties will need to be brought up to an energy efficiency of D or above.

 

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