PART 7

PROVISIONS APPLYING ONLY TO FIXED TERM STANDARD CONTRACTS
CHAPTER 2

EXCLUSION FOR SPECIFIED PERIODS

Exclusion of contract-holder from dwelling for specified periods
133
1
A fixed term standard contract may provide that the contract-holder is not entitled to occupy the dwelling as a home for such periods as are specified in the contract.
2
The contract may specify periods for the purpose of subsection (1) by reference to any matters reasonably ascertainable by the contract-holder (as well as by reference to specified dates).
3
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend this Act for the purpose of—
a
providing that subsection (1) does not apply in relation to fixed term standard contracts of a particular description;
b
providing that subsection (1) applies only in relation to fixed term standard contracts of a particular description;
c
changing, or imposing limits on, what may be provided for or specified in a fixed term standard contract under subsection (1) or (2) (either generally or in relation to fixed term standard contracts of a particular description);
d
specifying circumstances (either generally or in relation to fixed term standard contracts of a particular description) in which a fixed term standard contract may or may not include provision under subsection (1);
e
imposing requirements on a landlord in relation to the inclusion in a fixed term standard contract of provision under subsection (1).
S. 133(3) inserted (7.6.2021) by Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 3), ss. 13(3), 19(3)
S. 133 in force at 1.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/906, art. 2