My landlord hasn't provided an EPC. Is this required?

What the Law Says

The Housing Act 2004 places duties on landlords regarding energy efficiency and information disclosure for rental properties. While section 212 itself does not directly mention EPCs, it forms part of the broader regulatory framework under which EPC requirements are enforced — notably via the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012 (as amended), which are made under powers in the Housing Act 2004 and other statutes. The legal duty to provide an EPC stems from these regulations, but enforcement and penalties are tied to housing standards regimes overseen by local authorities under the Housing Act 2004.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates a property’s energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It is required for almost all homes when they are built, sold, or rented.

Your landlord must give you a valid EPC — free of charge — before you sign a tenancy agreement or move in. It must be no more than 10 years old.

Since 1 April 2018, landlords in England and Wales must ensure their property has an EPC rating of at least E before granting a new tenancy or renewing an existing one.

If a property fails to meet the minimum E rating, the landlord must carry out cost-effective improvements (up to £3,500) unless exempt — otherwise, renting it out is unlawful.

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