Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
Welsh government launches a national awareness campaign to prepare landlords for the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 on Friday July 15.
Described by the Welsh Government as the biggest change to the private rental sector landscape in that country for over a decade, key areas of the act include:
- Tenancy Agreements
Which will be replaced by Occupation Contracts and provided in writing.
- Increased Security
Six months' notice, as long as the contract isn't breached. Retaliatory evictions prevented.
- All properties must be safe
This includes working smoke alarms, and electrical safety testing.
- Anti-social behaviour
A fair and consistent approach for everyone.
- Succession
Increased rights to pass on your home.
- Abandoned Property
Making it easier to repossess abandoned properties.
Click here for more detail on all the changes.
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