Energy performance certificate obligation for buildings extended

Since 1.1.2009 is the energy certificate for already existing buildings and uses (building permit before dem 1.1.2006) at Sales and rental It is also legally mandatory for the exchange, lease, and real estate leasing of properties. Residential apartments, commercial premises, and other self-contained premises are considered to be real estate for use. Until now, an energy certificate was only required for new construction, renovation, addition, or comprehensive renovation. The energy certificate is intended to become a Improving energy efficiency to lead the way in a market-oriented manner and to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol. In addition Increased transparency Through the point system in the energy certificate, a building with a higher point value will regularly be more attractive under otherwise comparable circumstances than, for example, a poorly insulated building with fewer (energy) points. The energy certificate provides information in particular about the Heating demand, the Hot water heating requirement and the Heating technology energy consumption and depends on the respective state legal regulations in terms of form and exact content. For objects that are not used for residential purposes, the energy certificate also includes the cooling requirement. Furthermore, the energy requirement of the home technology systems – separately for heating, cooling, mechanical ventilation and lighting – must be stated.

Vendors and landlords of buildings or individual apartments or commercial premises are now required to provide a energy certificate no older than ten years To be submitted for the entire building or for the individual apartment or business premises, and to hand over at least one copy upon contract conclusion. If the seller or landlord fails to provide an energy certificate, the overall energy efficiency corresponding to the age and type of the building shall be deemed to be agreed upon. If a false energy certificate is submitted, the general warranty rights shall apply; this means that warranty rights such as price reduction or replacement may, in some cases, be claimed.

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