Is an EPC required for every new tenancy?

Is an EPC required for every new tenancy?

0:02 AM, 11th September 2024, About a month ago 10

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Hi, grateful for advice please as there seems to be some conflicting information out there.

I understand an EPC and EICR are compulsory for tenanted properties. Am I right in thinking that a new EPC has to be obtained on a change of tenancy, regardless of when it was issued, but an EICR lasts for 5 years (regardless of any tenancy changes) unless significant changes are made to the system.

Any advice from Property118 members would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Adrian


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Cider Drinker

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7:42 AM, 11th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

An EPC is valid for 10 years. It should be renewed if significant modifications are made to the property. No need to renew during a tenancy or before a new tenancy.

It’s recommended that an EICR is renewed for a change of tenant but, as a minimum, a visual check by a competent person should be done to ensure no changes have been made since the the EICR was issued.

Adrian Jones

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10:19 AM, 11th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

Thanks Cider Drinker. I've just been told by an electrical company that EICRs are compulsory on change of tenancy and provided a quote!

PH

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13:25 PM, 11th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

Reply to the comment left by Adrian Jones at 11/09/2024 - 10:19
Tell them to check their facts and be very cautious with electric companies who will try to rip you off for anything. It's good that you asked on here .

Adrian Jones

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13:43 PM, 11th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

Thanks PH, I assumed that. it's certainly Rip Off Britain these days.

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18:03 PM, 11th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

Epc electrical firms and gas companies are all on the great landlord rip off train...
They will tell you or even your tennants anything to get money ...not forgetting agents who do similar....check your legal requirements ...or post on here .....hey landlords Fight back NOW

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10:05 AM, 14th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

The law requires you to give your tenants a valid EPC and EICR, amongst other docs, at the start of a tenancy; existing ones will do and you don't have to commission new ones.

That said, some LLs opt for new EICRs and LGSRs on every change of tenancy due to the safety critical nature of these areas. Personally, I've had tenants take out gas cookers and leave the supply uncapped; one even took out the gas fire, cutting off the supply beneath the floor before neatly reinstating the floorboards!

Adrian Jones

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11:09 AM, 14th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

That is very interesting, I'd never have thought about removing appliances.

In view of the relatively small cost of a new gas safety certificate, it's probably a good idea.

Thank you.

PH

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11:13 AM, 14th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

Don't forget the annual gas safety check

Adrian Jones

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11:22 AM, 14th September 2024, About 4 weeks ago

Thanks PH. I put them in my diary 3 months in advance.

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9:01 AM, 18th September 2024, About 3 weeks ago

Same question for PAT Tests please. I have checked Middlesbro HMO regs and they are not required every year yet OpenRent is pushing for PAT Test and renewal date for PAT Test.
Gas Safe checks.. I was getting them annually via my "Agent" for years, only to discover they were just fraudulent pieces of paper when my boiler went down. So make sure you have someone one competent doing all this or you are still not covered.

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