Defects and disclosure

Energy performance certificates were introduced at the beginning of 2010. They are important for legal action related to real estate, but, as they have only existed for a short time, they are still not widely known about. It is therefore worth having a look at the impact of this amendment on the Construction Law What is an energy performance certificate? This is a document that specifies the amount of energy required to satisfy the various needs connected with building maintenance and also details the possible improvements to the energy efficiency of a building. It is usually issued for new projects and also when a given building is planned for sale or lease. The certificate provides information on the energy demand of a building, which helps to determine the cost of its maintenance. However, it does not unambiguously state whether a given building is energy-efficient or not, but does indirectly help to forecast the share of the future costs of energy in the building's maintenance. Un