Is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) mandatory when renting out an office?
The answer:
Yes, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is mandatory when selling or renting all or part of a constructed building (Article L 134-3 of the French Construction and Housing Code).
In the case of a rental, it must be attached to the lease agreement for information purposes, unless it's a rural lease or a seasonal rental (Article L 134-3-1).
Therefore, the EPC must be provided to the tenant when renting an office and included in the lease agreement. Additionally, the property’s energy rating must appear in the rental advertisement (Article L 134-4-3). The EPC is valid for 10 years (Article R 134-4-2).
