This Order is the first commencement order made by the Welsh Ministers under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (“the Act”). This Order commences certain provisions of the Act on 5 August 2016 for the purposes of making regulations and issuing guidance.

Article 2(a) of this Order commences certain provisions of the Act, but only for the purpose of making regulations.

Article 2(b) of this Order commences certain provisions of the Act, but only for the purpose of issuing guidance.