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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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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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Category 1 hazard

The most serious level of hazard under the HHSRS. When a council finds one in a home, it must take enforcement action.

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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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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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Fitness for human habitation

The legal requirement that a rented home is fit to live in at the start and throughout the tenancy, which tenants can enforce themselves in court.

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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.