A new loan scheme for private tenants struggling with rent arrears because of Covid-19 launches in Wales today (October 7). Billed as the first of its kind in the UK, the £8 million Welsh Government Tenancy Saver Loan scheme will… Read more »
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Longer notice periods for eviction extended by six months
The temporary increase in notice periods for eviction in Wales will be extended to the end of March, housing minister Julie James announced this week. Notice periods for all tenancies had been due to return to their pre-Covid position after… Read more »
Temporary increase in eviction notice period for tenants
A temporary increase in the notice period for eviction will provide greater protection from homelessness for tenants in private rented and housing association accommodation in Wales. The change, which comes into force today (Friday), means that unless a tenant is… Read more »
Emergency legislation will halt evictions
Social and private tenants will be protected from eviction for at least three months under an emergency bill to be introduced by Welsh Government in response to Coronavirus. A package of measures will also give mortgage borrowers a three-month payment… Read more »
Greater security for private renters
Private renters in Wales are set to get guaranteed minimum of 12 months’ protection against eviction at the start of a new tenancy if they have not breached the terms of their contract Housing and local government minister Julie James… Read more »
Minister reveals plan to extend notice period for no-fault evictions
Welsh Government is to consult on extending the notice period for no-fault evictions of private renters from two to six months. The plan announced by housing minister Julie James at the Shelter Cymru conference in Swansea on Thursday would be… Read more »
Tenant fees ban signed and sealed
Welsh legislation banning fees to tenants will come into force on September 1 after receiving Royal Assent. At an official sealing ceremony today (Wednesday 15 May), the Renting Homes (Fees etc) (Wales) Bill became an Act of the Assembly. First… Read more »
Pledge to end no-fault evictions
The first minister announced plans to end no-fault evictions of private renters at the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno on Saturday. Mark Drakeford also signed Shelter Cymru’s pledge to end the practice that means tenants who have done nothing wrong… Read more »
Assembly passes tenant fees ban
New Welsh Government legislation that will ban most fees and limit deposits for private renters has been passed by the National Assembly and is set to apply from the Autum. The Renting Homes (Fees etc) (Wales) Bill will make it… Read more »
Sex for rent – what you can do to support the campaign
Katie Howells rounds off Housing Women Cymru’s week of action on sex for rent. Sex for rent has been in the media spotlight over the last year as adverts have appeared online offering free or low cost accommodation in return… Read more »