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EPC Expired: What Should Landlords Do?

If an EPC has expired, pause marketing that needs a valid certificate, book an accredited assessor, check the new rating, and diary the next 10-year date the same day. An existing tenancy does not automatically end — that is covered on the “what happens” guide.

If your EPC has already expired, the job is practical: stop marketing that depends on a valid certificate, book an accredited energy assessor, check the new rating, and diary the next 10-year date the same day the new EPC is issued.

Last updated: 2026-08-31 · Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

Key facts

  • Pause marketing that needs a valid EPC, then book an accredited assessor.
  • Check the new rating against any minimum energy efficiency rules that apply.
  • Diary the next 10-year cycle the same day the new EPC is issued.

What to do today if the EPC has expired

1. Pause listings or advertising that need a valid EPC. 2. Look the address up on the official register so you know what is lodged. 3. Book an accredited energy assessor and keep the booking confirmation. 4. When the new EPC arrives, check the energy rating against any minimum standard that applies to your let. 5. Store the PDF and set the next expiry reminder immediately.

What this page is — and is not

This page is the action list when the certificate is already out of date. For how long an EPC is valid, use the validity guide. For what happens if it lapses mid-tenancy — including that an existing tenancy does not automatically end — use the “what happens when an EPC expires” guide.

How to avoid another expired EPC

Domestic EPCs usually last 10 years, which is long enough to forget. Keep the file with Gas Safety and EICR dates. Certs Reminder emails you at 30, 7 and 1 day before the date you confirm. That does not replace the register or decide MEES for you.

Official sources

Regulatory statements on this page are general information. Confirm the current rule for your property with the publisher.

Frequently asked questions

Can I let a property with an expired EPC?

You generally need a valid EPC to market a property to let. Renew before listing and check any minimum energy efficiency duties that apply. This is general information, not a determination for a specific property.

How long does a new EPC last?

A domestic EPC is usually valid for 10 years from the assessment date, or until a newer EPC is produced for the same building.

How do I get reminded before the next EPC expires?

Create a free Certs Reminder account, upload the EPC PDF, confirm the expiry date we extract, and email alerts fire at 30, 7 and 1 day.

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Stay ahead of the next EPC date

Once the new certificate is lodged, upload it so the next 10-year cycle is diarised before you re-let.

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