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Bought a house without an EPC which I have just found out is illegal!
ma77
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Hello,
I am looking for a bit of legal advice. I bought my house 3 years ago and have discovered that there was no EPC done when the house was sold. Apparently, this is against the law and I wondered what I can legally do about this and who I should contact to get compensation.
The estate agents shouldn't have listed the house without an EPC and the lawyers shouldn't have completed the sale of the house without the EPC.
Any help or advice on this issue is welcomed.
Thanks
I am looking for a bit of legal advice. I bought my house 3 years ago and have discovered that there was no EPC done when the house was sold. Apparently, this is against the law and I wondered what I can legally do about this and who I should contact to get compensation.
The estate agents shouldn't have listed the house without an EPC and the lawyers shouldn't have completed the sale of the house without the EPC.
Any help or advice on this issue is welcomed.
Thanks
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What loss have you suffered?0
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What made you suddenly discover this?
Check the register if you haven't already in case you're just not aware of it: https://www.epcregister.com/reportSearchAddressTerms.html?redirect=reportSearchAddressByPostcode2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0 -
I am putting it up for rent so have had to pay for a new one. Plus the solicitors haven't done the job I paid for0
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What did they say when you asked for one before you bought?0
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I didn't know it was a legal requirement0
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Hello,
I am looking for a bit of legal advice. I bought my house 3 years ago and have discovered that there was no EPC done when the house was sold. Apparently, this is against the law and I wondered what I can legally do about this and who I should contact to get compensation.
The estate agents shouldn't have listed the house without an EPC and the lawyers shouldn't have completed the sale of the house without the EPC.
Any help or advice on this issue is welcomed.
Thanks
You will get nothing from this. The lack of an EPC isn't a monetary loss.0 -
Nothing.Apparently, this is against the law and I wondered what I can legally do about this and who I should contact to get compensation.
No-one.0 -
A new one is £50 or something. Your tenants won't even look at it, just like you didn't.
Just get on with it. It will last 3 years longer as a result of being 3 years newer anyway.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Sounds like a case for Judge Rinder.0
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