Landlords and agents are now required by law to be registered or licenced. A new law -The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 - has been introduced in Wales which applies to all landlords and agents of private residential property. If you own, rent out, manage and/or live in a rented property then this law will impact on you.

Are you a landlord?

If the answer is YES to all the following questions you will need to register as a landlord:

• Do you own a residential property that you don’t live in?

• Do you let someone else live in it?

• Do you receive money for them living there?

  Registration is quick and easy. It can be done online at rentsmart or by phoning 03000 133 344 to request a paper form.

  Do you manage a rental property?

  If the answer is YES to any of the following questions you will need to apply for a licence:

• Are you a landlord who self-manages your property?

• Are you an agent who lets and manages properties on behalf of landlords?

• Are you a friend, family member or associate of a landlord who looks after their property for them?

  You can apply for a licence online at https://www.rentsmart.gov.wales or you can phone 03000 133 344.

  For further details please go to rentsmart or they are available here