Landlord Update: New Laws Impacting Wales Rentals
The biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades has come into force, attempting to bring greater transparency and consistency to renting a home. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will attempt to improve how homes in Wales are rented, managed, and lived in. The new rules are set to replace existing legislation with a clearer legal framework, where contract-holders in Wales gain greater security than in any other part of the UK.
Main changes include:
- landlords to provide copy of occupation contract (rights/responsibilities of both parties)
- ‘no-fault’ notice goes from 2-6 months for new/existing tenants from June 1, 2023
- contract-holders get a minimum 12-month security at kick off
- strengthened duty on landlords to ensure fit for human habitation, installation of smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, regular electrical safety testing.
- addressing ‘retaliatory eviction’ (notice when ask for repairs or note poor conditions)
- consistency on eviction regarding antisocial behaviour/domestic violence.
See: Ambitious new law that ‘transforms the rented sector in Wales’ GOV.WALES
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