The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has now been in place for just over two years. The Act was an overhaul of housing legislation in Wales. There has been extensive changes in terminology, wider repairing obligations and some scenarios being governed by statute for the first time (e.g. university accommodation).
Failure to comply with the Act (and associated legislation) can result in serious consequences – from fines to inability to obtain possession orders. In short, it can be costly to get things wrong.
The webinar will provide an overview of the requirements on landlords and best practical tips for navigating the Act.
Who should attend?
Private and public sector landlords who provide residential accommodation.
What will be included in the session?
The changes the Act brought into place:
- Are there any exclusions?
- What is an occupation contract?
- What are the model contracts, and can they be amended?
- How did the Act change possession procedures?
What can you do in practice?
- How can you amend your contracts to suit your specific scenarios?
- How can you protect yourself from disrepair claims?
- Are there ways to provide accommodation without being caught by the Act?
Worked examples:
- Tenancy v licence and why does it matter?
- University accommodation – summer lets
