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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards | Infosheet

EPC upgrades aren’t a free pass to hike rents, say MPs. Recent concerns highlight that some landlords are using energy efficiency improvements—especially those grant-funded—as justification for unreasonable rent increases. The focus isn’t just on whether properties meet MEES, but how that compliance is achieved. Currently, landlords must ensure properties have an EPC rating of at least E. Exemptions must be formally registered, and rent increases linked to grant-funded improvements are under scrutiny. Enforcement is active. With the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill expected to tighten these rules further, letting agents play a crucial role in helping landlords navigate both current and future compliance. Our Energy Essentials: MEES infosheet breaks down what’s required, what’s enforceable, and how agents can support landlords responsibly.


Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

| Infosheet

In a Property118 article today, MPs raised concerns that some landlords are using energy efficiency improvements as justification for unreasonable rent increases, especially when works are grant-funded.

The spotlight is firmly on how landlords handle Minium Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) compliance; not just if properties meet the standard, but how the journey there is managed.

Read full article here.

Here’s what the current MEES requirements mean for landlords:

  • Properties must have an EPC rating of at least E to be legally let
  • Exemptions apply but must be registered and justified
  • Rent increases cannot be linked to grant-funded energy efficiency works
  • Enforcement action can be taken for non-compliance

Looking ahead, the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill will strengthen these rules further, with clearer guidance on energy efficiency standards, limits on rent hikes related to property upgrades, and stronger tenant protections.

Our Energy Essentials: MEES Infosheet is a practical reminder of:

What the current EPC regulations require:

• When exemptions apply
• What’s enforceable and what isn’t
• How letting agents can guide landlords responsibly

 Let’s keep the focus on compliance, not controversy.

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