MEES Consultation
In April 2016, The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations 2015 brought into force Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the residential and commercial Private Rented Sector (PRS).
Landlords must ensure that their housing stock is up to the required standards, especially in the case of commercial properties where change can take significantly longer to action.From April 2018, domestic and non-domestic private rented properties which have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below an ‘E’ will require some energy efficiency improvements. Should Landlords fail to comply, they could face some heavy financial penalties. Landlords and their agents if unsure of where they stand should start by commissioning an up-to-date Energy Performance Certificate which will identify the current rating (which may have changed over time), and recommend opportunities for improvement.
We can provide guidance and information, and assist you in ensuring your property rates “E” and above.
The government has also expressed their wish to raise the standard further such that the minimum standard is going to rise to a ‘C’ or higher rating by 2025.