EPC Requirements for Rental Properties

If you rent out property in England, use this guide to organise EPC checks, minimum energy efficiency status, tenant document handover, and evidence records.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a property and gives it a rating from A to G. For landlords, it helps show the current energy performance of the rental property, gives tenants information before they move in, and identifies recommended improvements that may improve the rating.

For most domestic private rented properties in England, the property must have a valid EPC and meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard before it is let. The current minimum standard is EPC band E, unless a valid exemption applies. If a property is let below the required standard without a valid exemption, enforcement action and financial penalties may follow.

Deadlines to track

• Check EPC status before marketing or letting the property.
• Give tenants the EPC as part of the tenancy document handover.
• Review the EPC expiry date before renewal, re-letting, sale, or major improvement work.
• Register and review any valid exemption before relying on it.

Evidence to keep

• The current EPC certificate and rating.
• The EPC expiry date and assessment reference.
• Evidence that the EPC was provided to tenants.
• Improvement records, quotes, invoices, or assessor recommendations where relevant.
• Exemption registration details if the property relies on an exemption.

Next steps

Landlord Compliance Hub (England) Return to the main compliance hub for certificates, safety checks, documents, and recurring landlord duties. What Documents Must Landlords Give Tenants? Check where the EPC fits into the wider document handover process before a tenancy starts. Landlord Compliance Checklist England Track EPC status alongside gas safety, EICR, alarms, documents, and recurring property evidence. Portfolio Landlord Organisation Software Use RentPilot to monitor EPC status, renewal dates, and evidence across multiple properties.