Energy Performance Certificates were introduced in 2009. An EPC provides an energy rating for a building based on the way it is used, and makes recommendations for ways in which the building's efficiency could be improved, to help save energy, reduce bills and cut carbon dioxide emissions. Who needs to produce an EPC? The owner of a property that is marketed for rent must be able to produce a valid EPC free of charge to any prospective tenants. Did you know the certificate must be produced within nine days of the request.
Are your smoke and heat alarms up to the Scottish Repairing Standard? All rented homes in Scotland must have: * Interlinked smoke & heat alarms * Carbon monoxide detector Scotland Repairing Standard sets out the criteria that must for rental properties in Scotland. Did you know that in Scotland for one year there were 5,310 reported fires in dwellings (e.g. houses, flats and maisonettes) in one calendar year. Fires can have a devastating effect on the lives of people and can result in deaths and injuries.