From 1 April 2020 new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) become effective. In essence, it will be unlawful for landlords to let or lease a residential or commercial property with an EPC rating of F and G unless the property is exempt. The property must be improved to a minimum E rating at the landlord’s expense and must be improved to a category C by 2030 which could in many instances be very difficult and costly.
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