Tenants to lose rent allowance for ‘non-green’ properties

TENANTS living in rented accommodation which does not meet new energy efficiency standards are to lose their rent allowance.

Energy Minister Eamon Ryan insisted the regulations to be introduced before the end of the year will force landlords into upgrading their properties into warmer and cleaner homes.

Under the plan, leased flats and houses that do not meet set standards on the Building Energy Rating system will no longer be eligible for relief.