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To expect my home to be somewhat insulated?

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OnNaturesCourse · 08/02/2022 22:38

Rented property. £650pcm which is average for the area and size of property. We have a ongoing issue with the roof which the landlord has been promising to fix for 4 years, it leaks and causes the loft hatch to bang. We have original double glazed windows that have broken seals so bad that there is water build up between the panels. Damp/mould in all the upstairs rooms.

With the issues we struggle to maintain heat in the home and its costing us a fortune.

Our heating is on for 2 hours in the morning/until it reaches 18°, if we are staying home ill boost this to stay on at 16° but if I don't it easily drops to 14° within a hour or so. In the evening the heating is on for 5 hours to 20°. From 11pm to 7am the next day our home drops to 9°.

Landlord seems to think this is pretty normal for a mid terrace, 6 room house.

What sort of heat does your home lose?
(landlord seems to think the roof etc is not urgent as the house is safe and habitable etc)

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Alwayscheerful · 18/02/2022 18:55

Try searching by street .
It's a £2,000 fine if you landlord dues not have a valid EPC

To expect my home to be somewhat insulated?
OnNaturesCourse · 19/02/2022 12:38

I'm in Scotland so different site, no option to search that way unfortunately

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Alwayscheerful · 22/02/2022 10:51

@OnNaturesCourse
Apologies I missed the fact you are located in Scotland I sent you the Link for homes in England .
Unless you have rented your home prior to 2008 you landlord must provide an EPC to comply with the law.

To expect my home to be somewhat insulated?
Alwayscheerful · 22/02/2022 10:57

If you moved in prior to 2008 your landlord does not need to provide an Epc in Scotland
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Different law in England , all rental properties must have an Epc.

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OnNaturesCourse · 22/02/2022 11:09

I have requested the info from landlord as its not online anywhere.

I moved in post 2018 so assume it should have one.

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