Category Archives: Other Compliance

Other Compliance

The financial cost of non-compliance

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As responsible landlords the legally required checks and tests are diligently performed, but did you know to be compliant you also need to evidence that your tenants have been issued a copy of the certificate, be that Gas Safety, an EICR, or an EPC. 

The potential financial penalties could be: 

  • Gas Safety – up to £6,000 per breach. 
  • Electrical Safety – up to £30,000 for not providing an EICR or failing to complete necessary repairs. 
  • EPC Certificates – up to £5,000 per property without a valid EPC or failing to meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). 

HouseTag ensures you can evidence compliance. Simply upload the certificates onto the property portal and the latest certificate will always be available to the home-users. Prospective tenants can view the certificate by scanning the tag whilst viewing the property or be emailed a direct link. 

Other Compliance

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements

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Social housing providers have a target set by UK government to achieve a minimum EPC rating of C for rented properties by 2035 (2030 for “fuel poor” households). Furthermore, properties with an EPC rating below E are considered substandard and cannot be let unless exempt. 

As a landlord you should: 

  • Provide tenants with a valid EPC, obtained before the property is marketed for rent. 
  • The EPC must be made available, free of charge to prospective tenants. 

HouseTag ensures you can evidence compliance. Simply upload the certificates onto the property portal and the latest certificate will always be available to the home-users. Prospective tenants can view the certificate by scanning the tag whilst viewing the property or be emailed a direct link.