Legal & Regulations
MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards)
Minimum EPC rating required to legally rent property
Full Definition
MEES regulations set the minimum EPC rating for rental properties in England and Wales. Currently, properties must achieve at least an E rating to be legally let. The government has proposed increasing this to C by 2025 for new tenancies and 2028 for existing tenancies, though implementation dates may change.
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rating of property's energy efficiency from A-G
Article 4 Direction
Planning restriction on converting properties to HMOs
HMO Licensing
Legal requirement for renting to multiple households
Selective Licensing
Licensing scheme for all private rentals in designated areas
AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy)
Standard tenancy agreement for private rentals
Section 21 Notice
No-fault eviction notice for ending AST tenancy