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Housing law is changing: We’re getting ready for July 15th 2022, are you?
Did you know that the biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades is fast approaching and this will affect how we manage and let properties in Wales.
The Welsh Government have announced that the Renting Homes (Wales) Act will be coming into force on 15th July 2022.
The main changes are: -
The aim of the Act is to give contract holders more rights and an improved sense of security in their rented home. There are four main terms that can feature in occupation contracts: -
The landlord will be required to issue a written statement to all parties. For new rentals after 15th July, the written statement must be issued 14 days after occupation. Existing tenancy agreements will convert to the relevant occupation contract on 15th July and landlords will then have a maximum of 6 months to issue a written statement of the converted occupation contract to their contract holders.
Key points for landlords to consider: -
Further requirements of the Act
The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation Regulations) 2022 (FFHH)
Section 91 of the Act sets out obligations placed on the landlord regarding the condition of a dwelling and applies to all occupation contracts of less than 7 years. The landlord must ensure that the dwelling is both in repair and fit for human habitation.
A landlord is required to always keep the dwelling in repair, and they cannot place an obligation on the contract holder regarding the repair where the repair is not the fault of the contract holder. The landlord obligation extends to: -
The aim of the Act and the FFHH Regulations is one of prevention to ensure that landlords maintain dwellings to prevent them from becoming unfit for human habitation. The Regulations set out 29 matters which determine whether a dwelling is FFHH.
The 29 matters include, amongst others: -
If the 29 matters are not complied with, the dwelling will be treated as if it were unfit FHH.
Transition periods for existing tenancies
We are still waiting for more guidance to be issued but can advise that: -
We will of course be issuing further guidance when it becomes available. For our existing managed properties, we will be contacting the tenants in due course and advising them about their new contracts and what this will mean for them.
For new contract holders, our system will be automatically start issuing standard contracts and written statements from 15th July.
We can arrange contractor quotes for landlords to assist them in ensuring their properties meet the new requirements.
If you have any queries regarding what this means for you, please get in touch with Harriet Eccles on
Kate Taylor MNAEA
Director
Taylor & Co, 24 Lion Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5NT
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