Being a landlord in Wales can be challenging from keeping up with changing regulations to ensuring that you stay compliant with the law. On 1st December 2022, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into effect and replaced certain provisions in UK-wide law (like the Housing Act 1985 and the Housing Act 1988). It also amended existing Welsh law, including the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2019.

There was a six-month grace period for landlords, granted from the date the law came into effect to allow landlords to convert existing tenancies into new occupation contracts, as per the Act’s requirements. This, however, is well and truly over. Understanding and abiding by the new rules is therefore more critical than ever.

In this blog, our trainee solicitor, Jess Key, explains more and how these legislative changes affect both new and established rental agreements.