Notice of Variation of Rent RHW12

This Notice of Variation of Rent (Form RHW12) is a prescribed statutory form issued by the Welsh Government for use in residential lettings in Wales.

It is used by landlords to formally notify a contract-holder of a change in rent and the date on which the new rent will take effect.

This form ensures compliance with the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and is used to lawfully vary rent during an occupation contract where permitted under the legislation.

It provides a clear and formal mechanism for rent changes within standard occupation contracts.

Rent Increases in Periodic Occupation Contracts

For periodic occupation contracts that began on or after 1 December 2022, rent may be increased where the written contract includes a valid rent variation term.

Key requirements include:

• at least two months’ written notice must be given to the contract-holder;
• rent may only be increased once in any 12-month period;
• there are currently no statutory limits on the level of rent increase, provided contractual and statutory requirements are met.

The Welsh Government Model Written Statement for periodic occupation contracts includes a rent variation term unless it has been removed or amended.

Fixed Term Occupation Contracts

Rent increases during fixed term occupation contracts are generally not permitted unless expressly provided for within the contract.

The legal position may vary depending on the drafting of the agreement, and landlords are advised to seek professional advice before seeking to vary rent in a fixed term contract.

In practice, rent changes are commonly agreed when a new occupation contract is entered into at the end of a fixed term.

When This Form Must Be Used

Form RHW12 must be used where a landlord is lawfully varying rent in accordance with the Act.

Use of the prescribed form ensures compliance with statutory requirements under Welsh housing law.

This is a mandatory prescribed form and must be used in its official Welsh Government format.

Landlords and letting agents should ensure they always use the most up-to-date version, available from the Welsh Government website.

Crown copyright in this prescribed form is acknowledged and contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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