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What is the minimum EPC rating to let a home in England?

A home you let in England needs an EPC rated E or better, unless an exemption is on the PRS Exemptions Register. The planned rise to C from 1 October 2030 is government policy but still needs new law.

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Awaab's Law, damp and mould: what landlords must do and by when

Awaab's Law sets fixed times to investigate and fix damp, mould and other serious hazards. It has applied to social housing since 27 October 2025. The Renters' Rights Act lets the government extend it to private lets; it is in consultation until 18 December 2026; no start date has been set. Until then your existing repair and fitness duties still bite.

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The certificates every let needs (gas, electrical, EPC, alarms)

A private let in England needs a gas safety record every year, an electrical report every five years, an EPC rated E or better, and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. What each one is, how often, and what happens if you let without it.

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Landlord compliance checklist (England)

Every legal check for a private let in England in one list: gas, EICR, EPC, alarms, deposit, right to rent, the information sheet and the landlord database.

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EICR codes: C1, C2, C3 and FI

The codes an electrician uses on an EICR: C1 danger present, C2 potentially dangerous, FI further investigation needed, C3 improvement recommended.

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Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

The method councils in England use to assess hazards in homes, such as damp, cold, falls and fire, and decide whether to take action against the landlord.

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Awaab's Law

Rules setting fixed times for landlords to investigate and fix damp, mould and other serious hazards. In force for social housing; due to be extended to private lets.

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Decent Homes Standard

A standard a home must meet: free of serious hazards, in reasonable repair, with reasonably modern facilities and warm. Applies to social housing; planned for private lets.

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Electrical installation condition report (EICR)

A report by a qualified electrician on the safety of a home's fixed wiring. Every private let in England needs one at least every five years.

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Energy performance certificate (EPC)

A certificate rating a home's energy efficiency from A (best) to G, valid for ten years. Needed before a home is let or sold, and shown in adverts.