There are a few exemptions available to landlords that allow you to continue to rent a property with a rating of F or G, all of which must be specifically applied for.
All relevant improvements made: a five-year exemption if the property remains below EPC E after improvements have been made up to the cost cap (£3,500 including VAT), or there are none that can be made.
High cost: a five-year exemption if no improvement can be made because the cost of installing even the cheapest recommended measure would exceed £3,500.
Wall insulation: a five-year exemption if wall insulation is the only improvement that can be made, and it would negatively impact the fabric or structure of the property.
Third party consent: where a landlord cannot obtain the required consent from a third party, such as a tenant, superior landlord, or lender, to carry out work. If you cannot gain consent from your tenant, then you must keep evidence of communication.
Property devaluation: a five-year exemption where a landlord can prove that the installation of energy efficiency measures would reduce the market value of the property by more than 5%.
New landlords: a six-month exemption where a person becomes a landlord suddenly or in certain circumstances.