Wales Tenancy Agreement Template

Wales rules built into this template

• Tenancy type: a standard occupation contract, either for a fixed term or periodic, under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.
• Tenant notice: For a periodic contract, the tenant may end the contract by giving the landlord at least four weeks' written notice.
• Ending by the landlord: The landlord may end a periodic contract without giving a reason only by a notice under section 173 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Form RHW16) giving at least six months' notice, which cannot be given in the first six months of occupation, or on a ground set out in the Act, in each case followed by a court order if the tenant does not leave. A section 173 notice cannot be given while the landlord has not met certain obligations, such as providing the written statement or protecting the deposit.
• Deposit: The landlord shall protect the deposit in an authorised deposit scheme and give the tenant the required information within 30 days of receiving it (Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, section 45).
• Rent increases: The landlord may vary the rent of a periodic contract by giving at least two months' notice in the prescribed form under section 104 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and no more than once in any 12-month period.

What the Tenancy Agreement includes

1. Premises
2. Term
3. Rent
4. Rent Increases
5. Deposit
6. Bills and Council Tax
7. Use of the Premises
8. Pets and Smoking
9. Repairs and Maintenance
10. Landlord's Access
11. Alterations
12. Subletting and Lodgers
13. Insurance
14. Ending the Tenancy
15. Landlord's Legal Duties
16. Notices
17. Statutory Rights
18. General

Frequently asked questions

What type of tenancy agreement is used in Wales?

Private landlords in Wales use a standard occupation contract under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. The DraftMyDocu Wales tenancy agreement uses that framework automatically when you select Wales.

How much notice does a tenant need to give in Wales?

For a periodic contract, the tenant may end the contract by giving the landlord at least four weeks' written notice.

What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Tenancy Agreement?

The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Tenancy Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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