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Landlord & tenant energy projects

Work out who pays, who benefits and who approves.

FLO helps clarify property rights, approvals, costs and benefits before either side commits to a renewable project.

Every property is different. The free survey checks what is possible before you commit to a system.

Community and commercial property with rooftop solar and outdoor heating equipment

The answer you need

Why do technically viable landlord-and-tenant projects stall?

Capital responsibility, bill savings, roof or plant rights, lease duration and asset ownership often sit with different parties. The commercial agreement must progress with the technical design.

The property-specific checks

What will FLO check for your property?

We use these details to work out what is practical, what needs more investigation and what the next step should be.

01

Rights

Check which parts of the building and roof the lease covers, what changes it allows and whose permission is needed.

02

Value

Map capital, energy benefit, export income, service charge and lease horizon by party.

03

Lifecycle

Agree ownership, insurance, maintenance, access, reinstatement and lease-end treatment.

The next step with FLO

What will your assessment and quote cover?

FLO starts with your property, then explains the recommended work, the price, important exclusions and the next steps in writing.

Useful details to share
Lease and property planWho pays each energy billPlanned lease term and breaksProposed equipment locations and beneficiaries
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01

Stakeholder and consent map

02

Meter and benefit allocation

03

Technical scope with lease interfaces

04

Ownership, operation and maintenance responsibilities

Good to know

Questions you may have.

Who should own the equipment?+

That is a commercial and legal decision. The project must state ownership, access, maintenance, insurance and lease-end treatment rather than assume them.

Can savings be recovered through service charge?+

It depends on the lease and applicable advice. Model who receives the energy benefit and how costs can lawfully be allocated.

What if the lease is shorter than the asset life?+

The business case needs a transfer, compensation or removal position that both parties understand before committing.

What might change the recommendation?+

FLO can help plan the energy work, but your solicitor, accountant or valuer should check the final legal, tax or property arrangement.

Original guidance and sources +
Business Energy Scotland: SME Loan Scheme frequently asked questions Scottish Government: Development management and permitted development rights

Talk to FLO

Just have a question?

Have a question about landlord & tenant energy projects or your property's suitability? Ask FLO and we'll point you to the right next step.