There is growing speculation that the deadline for landlords to meet new minimum energy efficiency standards for new tenants will be extended until 2028, and will now apply to all rental properties. Landlords failing to comply will face a fine of up to £30,000.
During the tail end of 2021, the government consulted on a tightening of the rules which would require landlords to ensure all their properties have a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, rather than the current rating of E.
Under the original proposals, the change would be enforced from April 2025 for new tenancies and from April 2028 for existing tenancies.