Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 — Welsh Landlord Guide

Plain-English overview of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 — occupation contracts, 6-month notice periods, fitness for human habitation, and Rent Smart Wales registration.

What is the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016?

The law governing rented homes in Wales. Tenancies are occupation contracts, landlords must issue a written statement, homes must be fit for human habitation, no-fault notices require six months, and landlords and agents must register with Rent Smart Wales. LetSentry's compliance logic models England only.