Wales Landlord Law: Occupation Contracts, Rent and Registration Rules
Based on current UK legislation and official guidance.
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Everything you need on occupation contracts, ending a contract, and staying compliant as a landlord in Wales.
Wales rebuilt private renting from the ground up under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, which came fully into force in December 2022. Every private let in Wales is now an occupation contract, and your tenant is a contract-holder, not a tenant. Wales became the second UK nation to end no-fault, Section 21-style eviction, roughly three and a half years ahead of England.
This hub brings together everything Wales landlords need: how occupation contracts work, how to end one correctly, what Rent Smart Wales registration and licensing require, and what fitness for human habitation means for your properties. Start with the complete Renting Homes Act guide below, then come back here as we add tax and Making Tax Digital guides specific to Wales.
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All guidance is based on current UK legislation and official government sources, translated into plain English for landlords.