Information overload? Another EPC guidance note appears on the DCLG website: Requirements for energy performance certificates (EPCs) when marketing homes for sale or let.
This guide describes the scope of the EPC requirements of the Energy Performance Regulations when homes are being sold or let. It reminds property professionals that, for marketed sales of homes, estate agents are normally responsible for producing the HIP, but the seller remains responsible for the EPC. Hence, if a HIP does not contain an EPC, both the seller and its estate agent can be issued with penalty notices under the respective regulations.
On lettings, the Guidance says that it would be good practice for a landlord or agent to attach the full EPC to the tenancy agreement and ensure that it is initialled as received by the tenant in order to avoid any later questions about whether the EPC was given or not.
If you are worried about the impact all of these bulky Guidance papers might themselves be having on the environment – then, not to worry: this Guidance is printed on 75% recycled paper. (Now, you ask, how do they know what paper is in your printer….?)