Renting Homes Act 2016

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 was granted Royal Assent on 18th January 2016 which along with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 is a significant piece of legislation for the private rented sector in Wales.

The Act will:

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 was granted Royal Assent on 18th January 2016 which along with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 is a significant piece of legislation for the private rented sector in Wales.

The Act will:

• Replace the majority of current tenancies with two types of contract – one for the private rented sector and one for the social housing sector
• Require Landlords to issue a written tenancy agreement which clearly sets out the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants
• Require Landlords to carry out repairs and ensure rental properties are fit for human habitation
• Protect Tenants from eviction following a complaint about the condition of a property
• Provide for more targeted possession, allowing for the removal of abusive or disruptive tenants
• Help a Landlord to recover a property in situations where the tenant abandons it

The Act is yet to come into force. It is anticipated that it will be bought into force by way of statutory instruments at some point in the future.