The Welsh Government published a periodic review of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 in early 2026, consulting on possible amendments including additional tenant protections and changes to the written statement requirements. Landlords were invited to respond to the consultation.
The Welsh Government committed to a periodic review of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 as part of the Act's implementation. A consultation on possible amendments was published in late 2025, seeking views on additional tenant protections, changes to written statement requirements, and possible alignment with some provisions of England's Renters' Rights Act 2025.
The consultation closed in early 2026. The Welsh Government is expected to publish its response and introduce any amending legislation through the Senedd in 2026. Changes could include updates to supplementary terms, fitness for human habitation requirements, and provisions relating to discrimination.
Landlords with property in Wales should monitor the outcome and be prepared to update their written statements if changes to fundamental or supplementary terms are introduced.
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