The idea
I agree that energy performance certificates are useful for tenants who pay their bills on properties, but I think it is ridiculous that this is a requirement for Landlords where the property is a short let and the landlord pays the bills. It is pointless, as it is not achieving anything, and just adding an extra cost onto what is a costly process, when the gas, electricity and other checks and fees have been paid for.
Why is it important?
A waste of money, and forces people to not to want to do things through the proper channels.