BLA Wales – British Landlords Association

Questions for Landlords About Renting Homes in Wales

Welcome to our comprehensive guide addressing the frequently asked questions landlords have about renting homes in Wales. As seasoned experts in property management within the Welsh rental market, we understand the importance of clarity and […]

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Unsure what Rent Smart Wales is about?

BLA Wales / March 21, 2024

Rent Smart Wales, what is it? Rent Smart Wales, also known as RSW, is currently administered from the offices of Cardiff Council. Cardiff processes the registration of agents and landlords under the Housing (Wales)

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Rent Smart Wales (RSW) registration guide for 2024

BLA Wales / December 18, 2023

What is Rent Smart Wales? Rent Smart Wales aims to uphold a consistently high standard throughout the residential property industry in Wales. Rent Smart Wales Landlord registration Landlords who have a rental property that is

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Does the tenancy deposit scheme apply in Wales?

BLA Wales / December 14, 2023

Does the tenancy deposit schemes apply in Wales? Following the implementation of significant changes in Wales to housing law, many landlords have been left with many question marks as they begin to relearn their legal

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Important housing legislation changes for Welsh landlords

BLA Wales / December 14, 2023

Rent Homes (Wales) Act 2019 From 1 December 2022, everyone who rents a home in Wales will have an ‘occupation contract’. An occupation contract is the agreement between tenant or licensee called the ‘contract-holder’ –

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Renting property in Wales – What you need to know

BLA Wales / December 14, 2023

When will the new Wales law apply? The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 comes into effect on 15 July 2022. All of the regulations made under the Act (e.g. the Fitness for Human Habitation

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