The Renting Homes (Explanatory Information for Written Statements of Occupation Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2022

Secure contract

9.  In relation to a secure contract in addition to the matters prescribed in regulation 3, a written statement of the occupation contract must contain explanatory information about the following matters—

(a) that before a court can make a possession order, the landlord must demonstrate that the correct procedures have been followed and that at least one of the following is satisfied—

(i) the contract-holder has broken one or more terms of the contract (which include, failure to pay rent, engaging in or threatening to engage in anti-social behaviour or other prohibited conduct, or failing to take proper care of the dwelling) and it is reasonable to evict them;

(ii) the landlord needs to move the contract-holder, and one of the estate management grounds apply under section 160 of the Act applies, suitable alternative accommodation is, or will be, available when the order takes effect and it is reasonable to evict them;

(b) that the contract-holder’s secure contract is periodic and continues from one rental period to the next (as referred to in the key matters within the written statement).