Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 29515

Energy Performance Certificates: Social Rented Housing

Tabled: 6 February 2025
Answered: 11 February 2025
Named Day

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to protect private renters from potential evictions and rent hikes as unintended consequences of mandating all private rented accommodation meets EPC C by

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Government is consulting on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector. The Renters’ Rights Bill will also put in place new regulations to protect tenants. This includes providing stronger protections to ensure th...
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