Residential Landlord Notices for Ending Occupation Contracts and Possession Procedures in Wales (Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016)

New rules for terminating occupation contracts in Wales are now in force under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

These documents are designed to assist private residential landlords and letting agents when ending standard occupation contracts and converted occupation contracts in Wales, including where possession action may be required.

Under the current Welsh legal framework, the provisions of the Housing Act 1988 relating to Section 8 and Section 21 no longer apply in Wales. Instead, landlords must follow the specific termination and possession procedures set out under Welsh housing law.

About These Documents

This collection includes prescribed Welsh Government notices and supporting templates used when ending occupation contracts or seeking possession of a property.

These notices are required in a range of circumstances, including:

• termination of periodic standard occupation contracts
• breach of contract or rent arrears
• abandonment of the property
• withdrawal of termination notices
• preparation for possession proceedings

All documents are drafted in plain English to ensure clarity for landlords, agents, and contract-holders.

Purpose of These Documents

These templates help landlords and agents to:

• comply with statutory termination procedures in Wales
• issue valid warning and termination notices
• support lawful possession claims in court
• reduce risk of invalid notices or procedural errors
• ensure compliance with Welsh housing legislation

• Guidance on Terminating Standard Occupation Contracts
• S173 Termination Notice for Periodic Standard Contract RHW16
• Withdrawal of S173 Notice to Terminate Periodic Occupation Contract RHW19
• Warning Notice Before Possession Claim for Breach of Contract RHW23
• Warning Notice Before Possession Claim for Serious Rent Arrears RHW20
• Warning Notice of Landlord’s Intention to End Occupation Contract Due to Abandonment RHW27
• Notice Terminating Occupation Contract Due to Abandonment RHW28
• Letter for Check-out Inventory (Wales)
• Example Warning Notice to End Occupation Contract Due to Abandonment RHW27
• Example Notice Terminating Occupation Contract Due to Abandonment RHW28

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