EPC Rules

In line with Scottish Government rules, anyone renting out a property is required, by law, to have a current EPC. So all private landlords need to ensure that their properties have an EPC. 

 

This requirement now includes short-term lets under various licences introduced in 2022 by the Scottish Government. The short-term let licensing scheme covers all residential accommodation.

 

Here are some examples of lettings requiring an EPC:

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• B&B and guesthouse

• boat (fixed and not used as transport)

• boathouse

• cabin

• castle

• chalet

• cottage

• exclusive use venue where accommodation is provided (that does not have a licence to sell alcohol)

• farmhouse

• holiday caravan or glamping pod that does not already have a caravan site licence

• lighthouse

• lodge

• self-catering or holiday let

• serviced apartment, either on its own, or up to 4 in a building that is a flat or residential unit where: 

  • hosts provide services to guests (such as housekeeping, phone desk, reception, or laundry);

  • each flat or unit contains its own washing, cooking and dining facilities separate from each of the other flats or units; and

  • there is a management system to prevent anti-social behaviour and imposes limits to the maximum occupancy of the flats or units.

• shared home or rooms within a home

• shepherd hut

• tent, tipi or wigwam

• treehouse

• yurt