Over 40,000 families living in cold and draughty rented properties across 59 local authorities in England and Wales can expect warmer homes thanks to a new campaign and £4.3m worth of funding to help councils clamp down on errant landlords.
Since April last year, privately rented homes must meet a minimum energy performance rating of EPC Band E, making it illegal to rent out homes below that, unless landlords have a limited exemption.
Landlords caught failing to fulfil their obligations can be fined up to £5,000 per property and per breach.
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