MEES Energy Efficiency Requirements for UK Landlords

In-depth guide to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for UK landlords: EPC rating requirements, exemption types, penalty structures, and preparing for proposed future changes.

What EPC rating does a rental property need?

Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, a property in England and Wales cannot normally be let with an EPC rating below E unless a valid exemption is registered on the PRS Exemptions Register. Local authorities can issue financial penalties for letting a substandard property.