Industry News Victoria Barker 10/10/2022

Weeks to go until Renting Homes (Wales) Act: New training course dates added

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force in just over seven weeks' time. The legislation will bring widespread changes for private landlords and renters in Wales.

To help landlords in Wales fully prepare for the new legislation, the NRLA has worked closely with Rent Smart Wales to develop a training course.

This essential training course covers everything landlords need to know about setting up tenancies, key dates and new fitness for human habitation requirements.

Those who take the course will also gain a sound understanding of the new rules around possession and abandonment.

All Rent Smart Wales licensees who have received their licence since July 2020, must undertake this approved training, by the 28th February 2023. This course has been recognised by Rent Smart Wales as sufficient to meet your licensing conditions.

The training course is available in two different formats to suit different learning styles.

Classroom courses are delivered in person at venues across Wales, by an experienced trainer. eClassroom courses will also be delivered live by an experienced trainer but remotely, meaning delegates can learn from their home or office.

Full course dates can be viewed below. Don't forget! NRLA members also receieve 20% off.

Classroom (in-person) course dates

Cardiff -Wednesday 26th October 

Llandudno, Conwy - Thursday 17th November

Chester - Wednesday 23rd November

Swansea - Tuesday 29th November

Members cost: £125.

eClassroom course dates:

Tuesday 1st November

Tuesday 6th December

Members cost: £100

Delegates will be able to download the slides from the Training and Events dashboard prior to the course starting. It is not essential for these to be printed unless you prefer to have a paper copy. No paper copies will be provided. After the course an email will be sent giving access to the online assessment, which underpins the learning on the course.

The assessment is mandatory and upon successful completion your certificate will be available to download within 5 working days. This course carries 5 core CPD points applicable to the NRLA accreditation scheme.