The Mandatory Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) for Renting Furnished Properties

Property Owners

If you are a Lodgis property owner and you have a recent Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) for one or more of your furnished properties, please submit it now through your MyLodgis customer portal!

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If you need to obtain the DPE for your furnished rental, Lodgis can assist you!
We will reimburse you for the DPE costs when you rent with Lodgis next time.
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Why Get Your DPE Now?

Whether your property is currently rented or not, now is the right time to update and submit your DPE to us. This will enable you to:

Know your rating and receive recommendations for any potential work needed in your property (a new assessment will not result in a rent revision).

Plan and organize any necessary work before the next rental (budget and timeline optimization).

Rent with confidence and maximize occupancy rates while avoiding vacancies.

Take advantage of the reimbursed DPE with Lodgis.

What Is a DPE?

The DPE or Energy Performance Certificate is a document that estimates the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission rates of your property.

It is mandatory for all properties, except those intended to be occupied for less than 4 months per year.

(Building and Housing Code: Articles L126-31 to L126-35)

What Are the DPE Obligations?

The DPE must be included in all rental listings with the property's energy rating on the reference scale (Energy Label).

If a property lacks a DPE, its rental listing cannot be published.

The DPE must be provided to the tenant.

What Is the Validity of a DPE?

The validity of a DPE is 10 years. However, as its content and calculation method were modified on July 1, 2021, specific provisions have been made to reduce the validity period for assessments conducted before that date:

DPEs conducted between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2017, are valid until December 31, 2022;
DPEs conducted between January 1, 2018, and June 30, 2021, are valid until December 31, 2024.

(Order of October 8, 2021, amending the calculation method and establishment of the DPE)

How to Perform a DPE?

This assessment must be carried out by a certified professional assessor using a specific method.

(Order of March 31, 2021, regarding the methods and procedures applicable to the DPE and the software used to establish it) The cost of a DPE varies based on property size and ranges from €100 to €300.

What Are the Penalties?

Any landlord who fails to fulfill the DPE submission requirement may be pursued by their tenant and be required to pay damages and penalties. Sanctions are also in place if the DPE does not comply with regulations.

What Restrictions Apply to DPE Ratings F and G?

In August 2022, measures to limit energy-inefficient properties were strengthened. Now, rent increases and additional charges are prohibited for properties with a DPE rating of F or G. Furthermore, starting from January 1, 2023, properties with a DPE rating of G and an annual energy consumption exceeding 450 kilowatt-hours per square meter will no longer be allowed for rent. Property owners are encouraged to make improvements to their energy rating and continue renting their properties without any issues.