Energy Performance Certificates: Rented Housing
Commons · Question 43137 · Tabled 1 Apr 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Marsha De Cordova
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he makes of the effectiveness of safeguards to protect tenants from (a) rent increases and (b) evictions following upgrades to Energy Performance ratings by landlords.
Answer
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 9 Apr 2025
The Government launched a consultation on improving minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector on 7th February 2025. The Government is committed to protecting and improving the rights of tenants. The Renters’ Rights Bill wil...