Certs Reminder

EPC Expired: What Should Landlords Do?

If an EPC has expired, renew it before marketing the property to let and diary the next 10-year cycle immediately. Expired EPCs are easy to miss because the window is long, so reminders matter as much as the PDF itself.

If your EPC has expired, you generally cannot lawfully market a property to let until a valid Energy Performance Certificate is in place. Fix the certificate first, then diary the next expiry so the same gap does not happen again.

Last updated: 2026-07-23

What should you do today if the EPC has expired?

Book an accredited energy assessor, pause marketing if the listing needs a valid EPC, and keep confirmation of the booking. When the new EPC arrives, check the rating against minimum energy efficiency rules that apply to your rental.

How do you avoid another expired EPC?

Domestic EPCs usually last 10 years — long enough to forget. Store the expiry date with the property and set reminders well before you plan to re-let. Certs Reminder emails you 30, 7 and 1 day before expiry.

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.

How long does a new EPC last?

A domestic EPC is usually valid for 10 years from the date of the assessment.

How do I get reminded before the next EPC expires?

Create a free Certs Reminder account, add the EPC expiry date, and email alerts will fire before it lapses.

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