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The minimum EPC rating to rent in England is E under MEES. Here is what that means in 2026, the exemptions, penalties, and the rising EPC C target ahead.
23 Aug 2026 · 13 min readCertificates, safety and Decent Homes
6 plain-English guides on certificates, safety and decent homes for England landlords, written for the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
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Giving Tenants a Gas Safety Certificate: The 28-Day Rule and New Tenancies
How to give a tenant the gas safety certificate (CP12) in England: the 28-day rule, new-tenancy timing, record-keeping and the penalties for getting it wrong.
24 Jun 2026 · 13 min readThe Decent Homes Standard for Private Rentals in England (2026)
What the Decent Homes Standard for private rented homes means in England: the four 'decent' criteria, how it links to HHSRS, Awaab's Law and EPC, plus timing.
23 Jun 2026 · 14 min readWhat a Landlord Compliance Checklist Must Cover (England, 2026)
A free landlord compliance checklist template for England covering every certificate, deposit and safety duty you must meet in 2026.
23 Jun 2026 · 13 min readEPC Rules for Landlords in England (2026): What You Legally Need
EPC rules for landlords in England in 2026: when you need a certificate, the minimum rating, penalties, exemptions and what's changing under MEES.
21 Jun 2026 · 14 min readAwaab's Law for Landlords in England: Repair Timescales (2026)
Awaab's Law for landlords explained: the repair timescales for damp, mould and dangerous hazards coming to England's private rented sector under the RRA 2025.
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