Guidance on Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 for Residential Landlords and Letting Agents

These Guidance notes provide an overview of the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 and explain how the legislation affects residential landlords, letting agents and property managers operating in Wales. 

The Act introduced significant changes to the private rented sector by restricting the fees and charges that landlords and letting agents can require prospective and governing holding deposits and strengthened protections for contract-holders. 

This document has been designed to provide practical guidance on the key legal requirements and help landlords and letting agents understand their obligations under Welsh housing legislation.

The guidance explains:

• The purpose and scope of the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019
• Which payments can legally be charged to a contract-holder
• What constitutes a prohibited payment 
• The rules governing holding deposits 
• When holding deposits must be refunded; and
• Enforcement powers and penalties for non-compliance 

Why Download This Guidance 

By downloading this guidance, landlords and agents can:

• Improve compliance with Welsh housing legislation
• Reduce the risk of enforcement action 
• Avoid prohibited payment breaches; and
• Understand holding deposit requirements 

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