17
Jun
Landlords offered guidance on CRC scheme
Many landlords in the UK will be affected by a new
environmentally-friendly scheme that comes into effect next April,
and they have been advised to take notice of a recently published
British Property Federation (BHF) guide.
The BPF publication, which was produced by a number of
organisations across different sectors and is backed by the
government, provides property owners with information about how the
so-called carbon reduction commitment (CRC) will impact upon
them.
Under the terms of the scheme, public sector companies will be
charged depending on the amount of carbon they use. Landlords with
commercial premises will also have to follow the guidelines.
Included in the new booklet are key steps for landlords and tenants
to consider and advice on how costs should be apportioned between
the two parties.
Joan Ruddock, energy and climate change minister, said: "I welcome
the property sector's involvement with the development of CRC and
commend this very helpful guide, addressing the needs of both
landlords and tenants."
Last month, those who rent our property were told via an
announcement from the Communities and Local Government department
that plans are in progress to create a landlord register to monitor
the industry.
