High energy bills may force tenants to switch rental homes

18 2008
Tenants have been advised to check that their rental property is as energy efficient as possible, particularly now that fuel suppliers look likely to carry on putting their tariffs up before winter comes round again.

Under a new initiative launched by the National Landlords Association (NLA), private landlords will soon be able to take advantage of grants of up to £1,500 to help fund home improvements aimed at reducing energy consumption.

However, many landlords may fail to take action, leaving their tenants seriously out of pocket when the gas and electricity bills arrive.

Elizabeth Brogan, senior policy officer at the NLA explained that energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important for tenants, though location and cost probably still play a more important role when it comes to choosing a home in the first place.

She said: "Once they [tenants] have moved in and they receive the energy bills and are feeling a bit cold and miserable – they start thinking about maybe moving on sooner than they might have done before. It might increase tenant turnover." ADNFCR-1219-ID-18691259-ADNFCR

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