The way you rent is changing… for tenants and landlords.
The Renting Homes Act is the biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades. It will affect all customers, and we are here to support you.
From 15 July 2022 the Welsh Government plan for the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 to change the way all landlords in Wales rent their homes. It will improve how we rent, manage, and live in rented homes – which is good news for all of us.
This video from Welsh Government explains exactly what will be happening:
So what does this mean for me?
Under the new law, tenants and licencees will become 'contract-holders'. Tenancy agreements will be replaced with 'occupation contracts'.
The new law will make renting easier and provide greater security.
For contract-holders this will mean:
- receiving a written contract setting out your rights and responsibilities
- an increase in the ‘no fault’ notice period from two to six months
- greater protection for you from eviction
- improved succession rights if you want to pass on your home to family
- more flexible arrangements for joint contract-holders, making it easier to add or remove others to an occupation contract
Where can I find more information?
To find out more about the new legislation and the impact it will have on both tenants and landlords, have a look at the Welsh Government’s website here.
What should I do next?
We know change can be hard, and housing law is complicated, but we are here to help. We will be in touch with all customers over the next few months to take you through the changes step by step.
If you have any questions or you want to talk, just get in touch.