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ARTICLE · 16 MARCH 2018

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard: What Is It And How Will It Affect You?

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As from April 2018 the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) could prevent landlords from letting properties with low EPC ratings.

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Donna Radcliffe
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As from April 2018 the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) could prevent landlords from letting properties with low EPC ratings.

From April 2018 it will be unlawful for a landlord to grant a new lease of a building with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of less than E.  This new energy efficiency standard brings with it a number of challenges for landlords and property investors.  Read on to find out more.

What is the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES)?

As the name suggests, the MEES, which was introduced in March 2015 by the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations), is a new energy efficiency standard for rented properties that prevents landlords from letting properties where the EPC rating falls below E.  When the legislation was enacted the implementation dates for MEES seemed a distant prospect; however the first key implementation date for commercial property is approaching

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