Should EA provide an EPC certificate

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maggiecon wrote: »

I have been told that I have to provide a copy as part of the tenancy agreement for the property and I was told by housing executive I should have received a copy when I bought the house. I am asking as I dont want to pay for something I should have been giving for free.

you indeed do have to provide it for letting purposes...
To whom must I give or show an EPC
When you market your building forsale or rent, your agent will need the EPC as s/he is legally required to include the energy performance indicator from certificate on any commercial media for that property. This could include brochures, newspaper advertisements and property websites. A simple "for sale" or "for let" board or sign would not require the energy performance indicator to be included.

When a potential buyer or [tenant first makes an enquiry about a building or views the building they must be shown the EPC and recommendation report. This is the responsibility of either the seller or the agent acting on their behalf.

When a building is either sold or rented out, a copy of the EPC must be given to the eventual buyer or tenant.

it would seem you therefore have a strong case for subjecting your original EA to a tough questioning about their understanding of and compliance with the law - hopefully if they have "lost" it they will offer to pay for a new one to avoid you going any further....
Northern Ireland penalties http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/penalties-3.pdf