S. 6 in force at 4.3.2030, see s. 61(2)(b)

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/10/section/6Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Act 2026enStatute Law Database2026-07-16Expert Participation2026-04-28PART 3REGULATION OF VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONCHAPTER 1KEY CONCEPTSFitness of visitor accommodation premises
6Meaning of fitness for visitor accommodation(1)

For the purposes of this Act, premises at which regulated visitor accommodation is provided (or offered) are fit for visitor accommodation unless—

(a)

the general fitness standard described in section 7 is not met and the risk of harm or loss of amenity caused by it not being met is such that the premises are not reasonably suitable for a visitor to reside in or at, or

(b)

in so far as they apply in respect of the premises, any of the specific fitness standards referred to in section 8 are not met.

(2)

The Welsh Ministers may by regulations—‍

(a)

amend the general fitness standard described in section 7, and

(b)

amend, add to or omit any of the specific fitness standards‍ listed in section 8.

(3)

Before making regulations under subsection (2), the Welsh Ministers must consult any persons they consider appropriate.

(4)

For the purposes of this section‍, sections 7 to 13 and Chapter 3, a reference to “the premises”—

(a)

is, in relation to regulated visitor accommodation provided in part of the premises, a reference to such part of the premises in which that accommodation is provided;

(b)

in the case of accommodation of a description given in section 5(1)(a) (regulated self-catering accommodation), includes any outdoor area, garage or other building provided for the exclusive use of a visitor during the period in which the visitor is entitled to reside in or at the accommodation.