Letting a home in Wales
Wales uses the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: 'occupation contracts', and every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
Tenants are 'contract-holders' with written occupation contracts. Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and whoever manages the property must be licensed.
Properties must be fit for human habitation, including electrical safety testing and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
What to check
- Rent Smart Wales registration and licence
- Written statement of the occupation contract issued
- Fitness for human habitation requirements met
Who can help
Rent Smart Wales; a Welsh housing solicitor for disputes.
Official sources
Checked 5 November 2026. General information for England and Wales, not legal advice.