The regulations set out the penalties for non-compliance with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. For domestic properties (flats, apartments, houses and other dwellings) they are:
- Letting a sub-standard property for less than three months when the penalty notice is served – A fine not exceeding £2,000 and publication of the penalty.
- Letting a sub-standard property for three months or more when the penalty notice is served – a fine not exceeding £4,000 and publication of the penalty.
- Registering false or misleading information in relation to an exemption – a fine not exceeding £1,000 and publication of the penalty.
- Failure to comply with a compliance notice – a fine not exceeding £2,000 and publication of the penalty.
Where a combination of offences have been committed by a landlord in relation to a single dwelling the fine is capped at a maximum of £5,000.