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01 Nov 2025·Wales · Devolved·Note

Welsh Government consults on Renting Homes Act amendments and additional tenant protections

Sourcegov.wales

The Welsh Government is considering amendments to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, which came into force in December 2022. The review focuses on the effectiveness of notice periods, fitness for human habitation standards, and additional protections for tenants in the private rented sector.

Wales operates a separate tenancy regime from England under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

The Act replaced assured shorthold tenancies with occupation contracts and introduced mandatory fitness for human habitation standards.

Action required

If you let property in Wales, continue to comply with the Renting Homes Act requirements including providing a written statement of occupation contract. Monitor for any legislative changes.

Effective

Ongoing consultation

Who this affects

All private landlords in Wales

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