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Do landlords have to provide an EPC?
Last verified 23 October 2026
Yes. In England, landlords must provide an Energy Performance Certificate for a property they rent out, and order it before marketing the property to tenants. An EPC is valid for 10 years and rates the home from A, the best, to G, the worst.
The landlord or letting agent must show the EPC to anyone renting the property. In England and Wales, the minimum energy efficiency standard means you cannot let, or continue to let, a property covered by the rules if its EPC rating is below E, unless a valid exemption applies. Exemptions are recorded on the PRS Exemptions Register.
The government aims for as many privately rented homes as possible to reach EPC band C or equivalent by 2030, and is still working on the policy design after a 2026 consultation. Some buildings do not need an EPC, such as stand-alone buildings with less than 50 square metres of useful floor space and some listed buildings. In Scotland, the EPC must be displayed in the property.
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Sources
- GOV.UK: Renting out your property: landlord responsibilities
- GOV.UK: Energy Performance Certificates for your home
- GOV.UK: Domestic private rented property: minimum energy efficiency standard, landlord guidance