Overview of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and supporting legislation

This Overview of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and supporting legislation is for private residential landlords and letting agents in Wales. 

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (‘the Act’) came into force on 01 December 2022 and introduced a fundamental reform of Welsh housing law. It replaced traditional tenancy agreements with Occupation contracts, introduced new terminology, and significantly changed the rules governing contract terms, notices, repairs, deposits, and landlord responsibilities. 

Who Is This Guidance For

This guidance is suitable for:

• private residential landlords in Wales
• Letting agents managing Welsh rental properties
• Property professionals seeking a clear summary of the Act 

Understanding these changes is essential to ensure legal compliance, avoid invalid documentation, and manage residential properties in Wales effectively. 

What This Guidance Covers

This guidance provides an overview of the key provisions of the Act, including:

• Occupation contracts 
• Contract holders
• Terms of an Occupation contract 
• Varying the terms of the Occupation contract
• Joint contract-holders 
• Termination of standard occupation contracts 
• Deposits protection under the new legislation 
• Landlord obligations 
• Landlord compliance 

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