Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

30Overview of this Part

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This Part applies to all occupation contracts, and in particular—

(a)it requires landlords to give contract-holders a written statement setting out the terms of the occupation contract,

(b)it addresses deposits given to landlords by contract-holders, and provides that deposits must be held in an authorised deposit scheme,

(c)it makes provision about occupation contracts that have more than one contract-holder,

(d)it gives contract-holders a right to occupy their home without interference from the landlord,

(e)it prohibits anti-social behaviour and certain other kinds of conduct by contract-holders and other occupants and visitors,

(f)it prohibits dealing with an occupation contract, but this is subject to exceptions relating to sub-occupation contracts, transfers of the contract and succession to the contract,

(g)it addresses seeking and giving landlord’s consent, and

(h)it addresses compensation which contract-holders may be entitled to under this Act.