Under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, all renters in Wales who are entitled to live in their home are called contract-holders, and the agreement they have with their landlord is called an occupation contract.
We use a standard occupation contract for most of our properties. A draft copy is available above for prospective tenants to review before committing to a tenancy.
What’s in the occupation contract?
The contract sets out the rights and responsibilities of both the contract-holder (tenant) and the landlord. Key sections include:
- The parties – who the contract is between
- The dwelling – the property let, and what is included
- Rent and other payments – how much, when due, and how to pay
- Term of the contract – fixed term and periodic provisions
- Fundamental terms – key statutory rights (e.g. fitness for human habitation, repair obligations, anti-social behaviour)
- Supplementary terms – additional rights and responsibilities (some can be modified by agreement)
- Additional terms – any specific provisions agreed for this property (e.g. pet clauses)
- Ending the contract – how either party can bring the contract to an end
Want to know more?
The Welsh Government has produced detailed guidance for both landlords and contract-holders. You can read the official guidance at gov.wales/housing-law-changing-renting-homes.
If you have any questions about the contract, please contact us – we’re happy to talk through any clauses before you sign.