Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
| Long title | An Act of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision about tenancies and licences which confer the right to occupy a dwelling as a home, including provision establishing two kinds of contract for the purpose of renting homes; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2016 anaw 1 |
| Introduced by | Lesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 18 January 2016 |
| Commencement | 1 December 2022 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| History of passage through the Assembly | |
| Text of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 is an act of the National Assembly for Wales which regulates residential landlords in Wales. The goal of the legislation was to simplify rental contracts in Wales.[1]
Provisions
The act prohibits landlords from charging fees to access a contract.[2]
The act consolidates various and complex pieces of existing legislation and case law into a single law.[3]
Commencement
The act came into force on 1 December 2022.[4] It had been planned to come into force on 15 July 2022 but this was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5]
References
- ^ White, Emily; Holliday, Jenny (12 May 2025). "Rent increases (Wales)". Money Saving Expert. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Wendy (21 June 2025). "Comparing private rented sector policies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland" (PDF). House of Commons Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 October 2016.
- ^ Atkins, Paul (28 February 2023). "Unique solution to help landlords navigate Renting Homes (Wales) Act". Wales Online. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Renting in Wales: The new housing laws come into force for those renting a home". ITV News. 28 November 2022. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "'Biggest change to housing law in decades' coming to Wales in six months". ITV News. 15 January 2022. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2025.