The 1st of April was a small step forward for energy
efficiency: tenants in private rented accommodation now have the right to
request energy efficiency improvements. There are numerous caveats, even
loopholes. Nevertheless, where a tenant requests their landlord’s consent to
making energy efficiency improvements to the landlord’s property, subject to
certain requirements and exemptions, the landlord ‘may not unreasonably refuse consent’.
This precedes a more significant change from 2018 when it will become illegal
for very poor quality (EPC band ‘F’ and ‘G’) properties to be let – albeit with
more conditions and exemptions attached. Read more on the Sustainable Homes
website.
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