<P> Energy Performance Certificates ( EPCs ) were introduced in England and Wales on 1 August 2007 as part of Home Information Packs ( HIPs ) for domestic properties with four or more bedrooms . Over time this requirement was extended to smaller properties . When the requirement for HIPs was removed in May 2010 , the requirement for EPCs continued . The scheme for HIPs was extended to encompass three bedroom homes from 10 September 2007 . Rental properties , which have a certificate valid for 10 years , required on a new tenancy commencing on or after 1 October 2008 . They are a result of European Union Directive 2002 / 91 / EC relating to the energy performance of buildings , as transposed into British law by the Housing Act 2004 and The Energy Performance of Buildings ( Certificates and Inspections ) ( England and Wales ) Regulations 2007 ( S.I. 2007 / 991 ) . </P>
<P> Energy Performance Certificates ( EPCs ) were introduced in England and Wales on 1 August 2007 as part of Home Information Packs ( HIPs ) for domestic properties with four or more bedrooms . Over time this requirement was extended to smaller properties . When the requirement for HIPs was removed in May 2010 , the requirement for EPCs continued . The scheme for HIPs was extended to encompass three bedroom homes from 10 September 2007 . Rental properties , which have a certificate valid for 10 years , required on a new tenancy commencing on or after 1 October 2008 . They are a result of European Union Directive 2002 / 91 / EC relating to the energy performance of buildings , as transposed into British law by the Housing Act 2004 and The Energy Performance of Buildings ( Certificates and Inspections ) ( England and Wales ) Regulations 2007 ( S.I. 2007 / 991 ) . </P>
when did epcs come into force for rental properties
when did epcs come into force for rental properties
1 October 2008
1 October 2008