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<p><em>The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations
2015</em> requires that all landlords of domestic and non-domestic privately rented
property in England and Wales ensure that, from 1 April 2018, their properties reach
an energy performance rating of at least an E before granting a tenancy to new or
existing tenants, unless a prescribed exemption applies.</p><p>The Department has
undertaken, and will continue to undertake, engagement activity with landlord groups
to help them understand the requirements of the regulations. Officials are currently
preparing guidance to assist non-domestic landlords in complying with their obligations
under the regulations, and we will prepare similar guidance for domestic landlords
in due course.</p><p>The Department is also developing a landlord exemptions register,
a requirement of the Regulations, which will be used by enforcement authorities to
help target their enforcement activities, and which will allow landlords to register
online any exemptions that apply.</p>
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