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A landlord is responsible for making sure that there is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the building or part of a building designed or altered to be used separately.
An EPC must be provided as early as possible to prospective tenants, ie when viewings are conducted and written information provided, but definitely before the contract is signed. This applies even if an agent or other service organisation represents them or actually provides the EPC to the prospective tenants. Landlords should therefore make sure that their agents are meeting their duties.
The number and type of EPCs will depend on various criteria, such as whether you are letting an office block floor by floor, a number of floors, or only part of a floor.
Other criteria to consider are whether:
For example, you:
For information on building use, tenancy arrangement and the requirements for EPCs, you can download a guide to EPCs for the construction, sale and let of business premises (PDF, 747K).