EPCs 'remain a legal responsibility'

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Landlords have been reminded of the need to provide tenants with energy performance certificates (EPCs), despite evidence of disinterest in the information they contain.

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has seen an increase in inquiries from rented property owners over the necessity of EPCs, with many prospective tenants having been observed as showing ignorance or disregard for the importance of the energy efficiency accreditation documents.

However, the body reminded landlords that they are still legally obliged to provide a copy of a property's EPC to any new tenants, regardless of whether or not they are considered to be effective.

NLA director Sussanne Chambers said: "As always, it is the responsible landlords who have commissioned EPCs and for whom they are now part and parcel of their lettings business."

Earlier this month, the NLA also reminded sale and rent back landlords of the need to apply for Financial Services Authority accreditation in order to comply with the terms of newly-introduced regulations.

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