The less well insulated heat strainers can no longer be rented

A dwelling is considered a heat strainer if it obtains an F or G label on energy performance diagnostics. This type of housing generally has poor insulation and requires a high consumption of heating. The Climate and Resilience Act of 22 August 2021 provides for a progressive ban on the rental of heat sinks. It states that:

• as of 1^er January 2025, homes labeled G on ECD are considered to be indecent;
• as of 1^er January 2028, homes labeled F on the EPR are considered to be indecent.

However, an owner must provide a tenant with decent accommodation.

The ban on renting G-rated housing applies to lease agreements signed, renewed or tacitly renewed from 1^er january 2025. If you signed a lease before 1^er January 2025, your home is therefore not affected by this prohibition on renting G-labeled real estate. However, the prohibition will apply at the time of the renewal or tacit renewal of your contract (generally residential leases have a duration of 3 years and can be tacitly renewed).

From 1^er January 2034, homes labeled E on the EPD will also be considered as indecent, so they can no longer be rented out.

If a house does not meet the requirements of decency, particularly in terms of energy, as a tenant, you have recourse to assert your rights. In particular, you must indicate to the owner, if possible by registered mail with notice of receipt, the signs of non-compliance of the housing with the criteria of decency (you can see all the steps to be carried out on our practical sheet “Decent housing for rent”, under the heading "Recourse of the tenant in case of indecency").

When renting a unit, the landlord must provide you with a valid EPD in the technical diagnosis file. If you are a tenant with a lease in progress, you are entitled to ask your landlord (or the real estate agency) for an EPD to assess the decency of your accommodation, especially when tacitly renewing your rental contract.