MEES – ‘Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards’ Changes Now in Force (from 01 April 2020)

Posted on March 31st, 2020

**NOTE – MEES REGULATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN EFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS**

The Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations set a minimum energy efficiency level for domestic private rented properties. Landlords with properties rated F or G must make improvements to gain a minimum E rating, or register an exemption.

The Regulations apply to all domestic private rented properties that are:

• let on specific types of tenancy agreement
• legally required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

1. Is your property let on one of the following types of domestic tenancies:

• an assured tenancy?
• a regulated tenancy?
• a domestic agricultural tenancy?

2. Is your property legally required to have an EPC?

If the property you let has been marketed for sale or let, or modified, in the past 10 years then it will probably be legally required to have an EPC.

If you answered Yes to both these questions, and your property has an EPC rating of F or G, you must take appropriate steps to comply with the requirements of the MEES Regulations. 

If a local authority believes a landlord has failed to fulfil their obligations under the MEES Regulations, they can serve the landlord with a compliance notice. If a breach is confirmed, the landlord may receive a financial penalty.

For further information see the gov.uk website; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-private-rented-property-minimum-energy-efficiency-standard-landlord-guidance