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Is your portfolio in need of updating? 
Get ahead of the most recent MEES regulations. Contact us and speak to our property team today see how we can help future proof your portfolio. 

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Current MEES Requirements for Private Landlords (England & Wales)

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Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), landlords must ensure privately rented domestic properties have a minimum EPC rating of E (unless a valid exemption is registered on the PRS Exemptions Register).
 

It has been unlawful to let or continue letting properties rated F or G since 1 April 2020 (with limited exemptions for cases of high cost of works, consent refusal, or devaluation).
 

Changes (Confirmed January 2026)
 

The government has set a new deadline: from 1 October 2030, all privately rented homes must achieve the equivalent of an EPC rating of C (using the reformed EPC metrics being introduced from 2026/2029) or hold a valid exemption.
 

There will be a £10,000 cost cap per property for required improvements (with spend from October 2025 counting towards it), plus exemptions for lower-value properties and other circumstances.

Penalties for Non-Compliance
 

Local authorities enforce MEES. Current fines reach up to £5,000 per property per breach (higher for longer breaches or false information).
 

Proposed increases under the new rules could raise the maximum penalty to £30,000 per property per breach from 2030.

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Damp & Mould 

Don't leave it to late!!

Damp and mould are common issues in privately rented homes, often caused by condensation, poor ventilation or inadequate insulation. They can harm tenant health (respiratory problems, allergies, asthma) and create repair liabilities for landlords.
 

Currently, private landlords must address serious hazards under HHSRS and repairing obligations, but without strict timeframes.
 

Awaab’s Law (effective for social landlords since October 2025) requires prompt investigation and remediation of significant damp and mould within fixed deadlines.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 gives the government powers to extend these requirements to the private rented sector, expected from 2026 onwards. Once applied, private landlords will face mandatory investigation periods and remediation deadlines, with potential fines or enforcement for non-compliance.
 

We provide specialist damp and mould assessments, root-cause reports and resolution plans to help private landlords stay ahead of these changes, protect tenants and maintain compliant properties.

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