EPC Requirements in Clare
- Minimum EPC rating: Band E
- EPC valid for 10 years from date of assessment
- Must be given to tenants before or on move-in
- Listed buildings may qualify for a PRS exemption — must be registered
Gas Safety in Clare Rentals
- Annual Gas Safety Check mandatory
- Engineer must hold Gas Safe registration
- Records retained for at least two years
- Failure is a criminal offence
Electrical Safety (EICR) in Clare
- EICR every five years
- Qualified electrician must carry out the inspection
- C1 and C2 defects remedied within 28 days
- New tenants receive the EICR before move-in
Deposit Protection in Clare
- Protect within 30 days of receipt
- Use DPS, MyDeposits, or TDS
- Serve Prescribed Information on all named tenants
- Penalty: up to 3x deposit for non-compliance
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — Clare Landlords
- Section 21 abolished — Section 8 only
- All tenancies periodic from commencement
- Property Portal registration mandatory
- Landlord redress scheme membership required
- Decent Homes Standard extended to private sector