Are you rent smart wales registered?
Since 2015, all Landlords with privately rented property let out on a domestic tenancy in Wales are legally required to register with Rent Smart Wales in order to comply with the law.
Since 2015, all Landlords with privately rented property let out on a domestic tenancy in Wales are legally required to register with Rent Smart Wales in order to comply with the law.
Who are rent smart wales?
Rent Smart Wales assists those who let or manage rental properties in Wales to comply with their Housing (Wales) Act 2014 obligations and provides advice on renting out safe and healthy homes. They also process landlord registrations, grant licences and deliver informative and relevant training for those involved in the rental market across Wales.
Who needs a licence?
Landlords who manage their own property need to complete the rent smart wales course to obtain their own licence, this is then valid for 5 years.
If you’re a landlord who has their property managed by an agent you do not need a licence you just need to register your property and link your agent.
What can happen if a landlord isn’t registered?
Failing to register is an offence which could lead to, fixed penalty notice of up to £150, Prosecution and unlimited fines and your ability to secure possession of the property could be restricted.
So if you’re a landlord and you manage your own property CLICK HERE to check that your registered, if you already have your property managed with us don’t worry we have already made sure you are registered.
