Welsh news
News relating to the Welsh private rented sector affecting landlords.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act was brought in on Thursday (December 1) after a six year wait. In response the NRLA has produced a series of documents and guides to support landlords with properties in Wales through the changes.
Senedd confirms notice periods for converted contracts will increase to six months
On the eve of the introduction of the Renting Homes Wales Act, the Welsh Government has confirmed amendments increasing the notice period for fixed term contracts from two to six months. The vote was taken last night, with 36 in favour of the change and 15 against, despite strong opposition from landlords and other letting professionals.
Wales: NRLA releases standard occupation contract ahead of law change next week
The NRLA has today released an enhanced and improved Standard Occupation Contract for use by landlords in Wales (V1.2FSOC). The new document works as an all-in-one contract, setting out the terms for both the initial fixed term and any periodic contract that follows on from this.
Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation
Weeks before Renting Homes Wales comes into force, the Welsh Government has announced that notice periods for converted contracts will change from two to six months.
Second homes report: Committee's fifteen recommendations debated in Senedd
The Local Government and Housing Committee’s report on second homes was debated in the Senedd on 5 October 2022.
Welsh First Minister backs NRLA welfare calls
The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford MS has said he backs NRLA calls for welfare reform, including proposals to lift the freeze on housing benefit.
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.
Welsh Government launches consultation on extending six-month notice period to apply to existing tenancies
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to extend the notice period landlords are required to give for converted contracts after the Renting Homes Wales Act comes into force on 1st December.
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Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd
Rent Smart Wales' full telephone service will return 'as soon as possible', the Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS has confirmed. The licensing authority's landlord phoneline has been temporarily closed for several weeks. The Minister's comments were made in response to two questions tabled by the Member of Senedd for Monmouth, Peter Fox MS.
