Which Tenancy Contract Should I Use in Wales?

This article discusses when you should issue an occupation contract in Wales before and after 1 December 2022 (commencement of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act). The article also considers whether giving a fixed term or periodic occupation contract is best. You can download an occupation contract from Tenancy Builder this week (on or before 14 October 2022). All links within this article go to the new website launching soon.
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Written Statement of Occupation Contract

For an occupation contract from the start of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, a landlord must give a written statement of the contract to the contract-holder(s), including tenancies that are converted.

Converted Contracts

Under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (“the Act”), most existing tenancies will be converted to occupation contracts