Terms of Appointment (Residential Property)
The terms and engagement set out what we will do for you and extent our duties. The conditions of engagement are governed by this letter which you must sign and return to us prior to the Domestic Energy Assessor attending your premises.
Conditions of Engagement
1. The DEA will advise you in writing as to the performance rated in terms of the Efficient Energy Efficiency and the Environmental impact rating based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emission.
2. The purpose for which the performance client certificate is required shall be as agreed between you and the DEA.
3. The DEA will carry out such inspections and investigations as are appropriate and possible in the particular circumstances, within the guidelines of the professional judgement of the assigned Domestic Energy Assessor.
4. The DEA will rely upon all information given by you, your legal or other professional advisors in relation to the tenure, tenancies, modifications, extensions, and any constraints that may affect potential for improving the energy performance of the property.
5. The DEA will have regard to the state of repair and condition of the property due to Health and Safety issues and considerations relevant to the energy performance of the property. For example it may be potentially unsafe for the DEA to access the roof space or there may be presence of asbestos cladding or other material dangerous within the premises. The DEA shall be under no duty to inspect those parts of the property which are covered, unexposed or inaccessible. The DEA will have no duty to arrange the testing of any electrical or heating appliances or any other services connected to the property.
6. In making the assessment, the DEA shall be under no duty to verify an energy performance certificate issued and the following assumptions will be made:-
a. The energy efficiency rating of your property
b. The environmental impact of your property on the environment.
c. Typical fuel costs and the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of this property.
d. A summary of the property’s energy performance related features with measures to improve the energy rating.
7. You will discharge the agreed fee to HIP Compliance which is £350.
8. The DEA reserves the right to charge an additional amount, should more than one visit be required due to your actions i.e. not allowing the DEA access to the property at the specified and designated time.
9. HIP Compliance utilises Francis Alexander Solicitors for the legal portion of the HIP Pack (if applicable).
10. You should return your terms and conditions within 7 days of the completiton date. If they are not returned in this time, we will assume that you have agreed to the 9 paragraphs above.