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06/01/2009
New EPC regulation could see landlords hit with fines |
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From January 4th, landlords in Scotland will have to provide tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or risk a financial penalty.
All landlords north of the border who fail to provide tenants with an EPC could be fined £5,000 for each rental property they own that does not have such a certificate, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA).
The certificate may be reused and is valid for ten years. It includes information on the energy efficiency of the property and its environmental impact and must be made available to all prospective tenants as soon as possible.
It should also be showcased in a visible location inside the property when a tenant moves in.
Late last year, the NLA accused the Scottish government of failing to meet its duty to ensure that all landlords are aware of the new EPC regulations.
This week, Jim Parker, chairman of NLA Scotland, said the new legislation will allow prospective tenants to be able to see the heating costs of the houses and flats they view in advance of "signing on the dotted line".
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