Written question WQ87220
- Asked by
- Peter FoxConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
How is the Welsh Government ensuring that landlords can regain access to their property in a timely manner in cases of a breach of contract, such as serious and intentional rental arrears?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
Under the provisions of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, which came into force on 1 December 2022, in the case of serious rent arrears, a private landlord may make a possession claim to the court after providing the contract-holder with a minimum of 14 days’ notice. Claims relating to anti-social behaviour and other prohibited conduct may be made as soon as notice has been given. In the case of all other breaches of contract, one month’s notice must be given before a claim is made to the court. In addition, serious rent arrears is a mandatory ground, which means a court is obliged to provide the landlord with possession if the rent arrears can be proven.