Rent smart wales landlords licensing system launches. There were previously thought to be,000 landlords but rent smart. Talk to an experienced member of the team today using the options below. The deadline for rent smart wales registration is the 23rd november 2016. If you are a landlord or agent yet to comply, dont delay. Rent smart wales is in place to make sure all private rented property in wales and their landlords are named on a central register. Nov 19, 2015 the requirement to register and obtain a licence in wales commenced on 23 november 2016. Landlords who undertake property management themselves as defined by the housing wales act 2014 will need to apply for a licence after registering with rent smart wales. On 6 july 2018 the title of the guide was amended to how to rent. Launch of rent smart wales the launch featured in tv and nationallocal radio broadcasts as well as national and local press. Rent smart wales landlords licensing system launches bbc news. Training courses find a rent smart wales course in wales.
Similar schemes have been introduced by certain english local authorities, but the welsh proposal goes much further. Rent smart wales, set to be introduced sometime later this year, will require landlords to register their properties and undertake an as yet unspecified form of training to acquire a licence. In order to get a licence people must be trained in their rights and responsibilities when renting out property to tenants. First rent smart wales prosecution rla campaigns and news. Welsh landlords who have opted to manage their own properties have been reminded that they are required to submit their licence to rent smart wales in order to avoid prosecution. Most of the content also applies if you rent a room in a shared property but in certain cases, for example living in a house in multiple occupation, your rights and responsibilities will be different. Rent smart wales agent licensing elearning under the rent smart wales scheme agents, individual or company, who carry out lettings and management work at rental properties in wales on behalf of landlords must become licensed and have until had to be licensed by 23 november 2016 to comply with the new law. The housing wales act 2014 requires all landlords with property in wales to register with rent smart wales and to either be licensed themselves if theyre selfmanaging or use a licensed agent. To get a licence for renting accommodation you need to register with rent smart wales. It is also worth noting that the welsh conservatives voted against the housing wales act 2014, the consequent rent smart wales code of practice and the renting homes wales act. Landlords slam door on rent smart wales scheme share caroline jones from bruton knowles cardiff office said landlords are up in arms over the new rent smart wales scheme being introduced by the welsh government in a bid to improve letting and management standards across the sector. A licensing scheme for landlords is being launched to improve the image of the private rented sector. Gweithredur broses gofrestru a thrwyddedu sydd yn ofynnol yn gyfreithiol. Welsh housing quality standard, rent policy, local housing allowance.
Nov 23, 2015 rent smart wales landlords licensing system launches. It is illegal to rent or manage accommodation without a licence. If a landlord doesnt register, is unlicensed, or uses an unlicensed agent, rent smart wales could give them a fixed penalty fine. Rent smart wales aims to drive up standards in the private rented sector. Rent smart wales enforcement has started rla campaigns and. The housing wales act 2014 introduced the waleswide licensing and registration scheme last year the licensing and registration scheme is known as rent smart wales. Landlords have 12 months to register on rent smart wales and decide whether to apply for a licence or hand over. The housing act wales 2014 requires landlords to register and selfmanaging landlords who let and manage properties and agents to also undertake training and apply for a licence. As part of this landlords must provide an up to date version of the how to rent.
Any changes of contact details can be entered through a landlords rent smart wales online account or by contacting the scheme directly. Landlords have 12 months to register on rent smart wales and decide whether to apply for a. This is a summary of the printonline coverage prior to launch to the end of. Robert ivor grovell from tram lane, llanfrechfa, cwmbran was fined. Rhentu doeth cymru rent smart wales, cardiff, united kingdom. Local authorities across wales, including wrexham council are working with rent smart wales to identify those still not complying with the law.
Damp and mould docs it matter if theres condcnsatlon or mould in the mould spores are the seeds of mould growth and are released in to the atmosphere when mould grows. May 31, 2017 a landlord has been hit with a court bill of. It is essential any new tenant or if a renewal is granted in england, that the new version is provided. Registration is via rent smart wales operated by cardiff city council. Waiting for your licence advice are you a landlord waiting for your licence. Landlords slam door on rent smart wales scheme bruton. So much advice was offered to the welsh assembly and the creators of rent smart wales and in their arrogance they chose to ignore it all. This is fast approaching, and it will be a criminal and civil offence to let or manage a property.
If you are a letting agent or landlord, you can complete the training required for a rent smart wales licence online by selecting the appropriate option below. Rent smart wales training rent smart wales training. Empty homes the welsh government and local authorities define an empty home as a dwelling that has been empty for six months or more. Landlords have until the end of november to register. Its a pity to see that something that could have been a real step forward for all landlords in wales has been so badly supported and not very well thought through. Nov 10, 2016 to comply with the new rules, introduced under the housing wales act 2014, landlords must register as a landlord with rent smart wales. Rent smart wales scrutiny update february 2016 this update provides the latest information on rent smart wales rsw and our progress since launch. A guide for tenants in wales this guide produced by the rent smart wales team is important for anyone who is looking for a house or flat to rent in wales. A new law has been introduced in wales which applies to all landlords and agents of private residential property. The checklist for renting in england booklet at the outset of the original tenancy.
The spores are microscopic, easily breathed in and are potent allergens too. The scheme has been developed to implement part 1 of the housing wales act 2014, the purpose of which is to improve practices in the private rented sector. The reminder was issued by lynda thorne, the cabinet member for housing and communities at cardiff council, the licensing authority for rent smart wales. Introduction this code of practice the code has been prepared to help landlords and agents licensed through the rent smart wales scheme. New how to rent guide published january 2018 grl landlord. Guidance and forms about buying, selling or living in a mobile home. Councils are now prosecuting those who have failed to comply. Landlords are also required to provide a new copy at the outset of any subsequent tenancy, including statutory periodic tenancies, but only if there has been an update to the booklet. Jul 14, 2017 although lots of people still like to receive a good oldfashioned printed copy of the how to rent booklet, for those who have fully embraced new technology then it is probably easier for you to email them a digital version of the how to rent guide, thats if the tenant has supplied you with an email address. How to rent checklist landlord advice for renting in. A landlords guide to rent smart wales, registration and. Local authorities across wales, including cardiff council are working with rent smart wales to identify those still not complying with the law. Jun 10, 2014 on 6 july 2018 the title of the guide was amended to how to rent. Houses in multiple occupation and selective licensing guidance booklet rptg2.
Licensing houses in multiple occupation residential. Feb 04, 2016 8 things you need to know about the new rent smart wales scheme. If you own, rent out, manage andor live in a rented property then this law will impact on you. Rent smart wales descending into chaos janet finchsaunders. If youre still confused about how it all works, let right of pontypridd have. If you do not register and receive a licence you may receive a fixed penalty, be taken to court or fined. There were previously thought to be,000 landlords but rent smart wales said this was an over estimate and there. Rent smart wales landlords licensing system launches bbc. If you live in an house in multiple occupation hmo your landlord must comply with the rent smart wales scheme in addition to complying with extra licensing rules.
Landlord registration and licensing helps monitor private landlords and agents and ensure they are suitable people to let out property. This guide produced by the rent smart wales team is important for anyone who is looking for a house or flat to rent in wales. We have also been informed that rent smart wales are reprinting the rent smart wales booklet and posters, with copies being sent to each local authority. Removed reference to the london rental standard in. In order to ensure more landlords and agents are complying with the rules, rent smart wales will be undertaking another phase of radio advertising in the coming weeks. You can view the courses available on our courses page or click on a part of wales to. Rent smart wales is a service within cardiff council, in place to administer the requirements for landlord registration and agent and landlord licensing under the housing wales act 2014. Part 1 of the act contains the framework for a new waleswide compulsory system of registration and licensing.
Those who undertake management activity including letting agents must take a training course from a registered provider such as the rla then complete their licence application. Any landlord who has a rental property in wales which is rented on an assured, assured shorthold or regulated tenancy is required to register. Our guidance booklet contains important information about applications, timelimits and the tribunals procedures residential property tribunals. Its important that you take the necessary steps now to comply and avoid action. The following page has a number of downloadable documents which people might find useful. Rent smart wales agents licensing elearning course rla. The welsh ministers formally designated cardiff council on the 1st april 2015. Welsh landlords reminded to submit rent smart wales licence. The registration and licensing is operated and enforced by cardiff city council under the name of rent smart wales. People who need to be trained for a licence can complete rent smart wales run classroom or online training. Rent smart wales takes stock and makes public register live. It is the view of rent smart wales that where a section 21 notice is served on or after the 23rd november 2016 the notice would be invalid unless a valid application for registration licence was submitted prior to service of the notice.
A brief guide to rent smart wales cardiff bay property blog. Well rent smart wales is the new registration and licensing scheme set up for landlords and letting agents in. In addition, selfmanaging landlords and agents who let and manage property must have a licence. There can be several reasons why a property is empty and the vale of glamorgan council is committed to working with owners to find solutions to bring empty homes back into use. There has been some confusion about whether or not landlords with pending applications are still able to legally serve a section 21.
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