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On 1 December 2022 the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 changed the way all landlords in Wales rent their properties.
All social and private landlords and tenants will see some changes.
Landlords, both private and social, will need to comply with the new law and make the necessary changes to their property and paperwork, even if they rent the property through an agent or a management company.
Tenants (private and social) can expect to see changes too, from the way their contracts are provided and how their homes are maintained to how they communicate with their landlords.
Please note that these changes do not apply in England or the rest of the UK.
Under the new law, tenants are now known as 'contract-holders'. Tenancy agreements have been replaced with 'occupation contracts'.
For contract-holders this will include:
For landlords this will mean:
Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant it is important you know what the changes mean for you.
Guidance for tenants Guidance for landlords
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance regarding rights and responsibilities and is not formal legal advice as no lawyer-client relationship has been created. Note that the information was accurate at the time of publication but laws may have since changed.