Since 23rd November 2015 all Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales in order to comply with the law. You can register online at Rentsmart.gov.wales and your registration lasts 5 years.
Landlords who self-manage their properties must also apply for a license in addition to registering. Again this can be done online and the license lasts 5 years.
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Under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, there are legal obligations on Landlords who have rental property in Wales.
Landlord Registration – Any Landlord who has a rental property in Wales which is rented on an assured, assured shorthold or regulated tenancy is required to register; this must be done through Rent Smart Wales. Landlords can register online at https://www.rentsmart.gov.wales/en/landlord/landlord-registration/ or call 03000 133344.
A landlord registration costs £33.50 if completed on-line. A paper application form costs £80.50.
Landlord Licensing – Landlords who are not involved in setting up tenancies and managing their rental properties do not need a licence; however they must use a licensed agent and register as a landlord declaring their agent on the registration.
It is a requirement of Uniek Residential’ Licence with Rent Smart Wales to report any non-compliant Landlord after 12 weeks, which may result in enforcement action.