With headlines dominated by the Renters’ Rights Act, many landlords are left wondering what it means for them, particularly in Wales.

In this episode, we cut through the noise and focus on what actually applies to Welsh landlords. We break down the upcoming 1 June 2026 anti-discrimination changes, explain how they affect your day-to-day lettings process, and highlight the critical updates required for occupation contracts.

If you’re a landlord in Wales, this is essential listening to ensure you remain compliant and protect your position.

🎧 What We Cover

• Why most Renters’ Rights Act headlines relate to England—not Wales
• How the Renting Homes (Wales) Act already reshaped the rental landscape
• The new anti-discrimination rules coming into force from 1 June 2026
• The end of “No DSS” and “No Children” blanket policies
• What landlords can still do—affordability checks and referencing
• The key distinction between income source vs affordability
• When it is acceptable to refuse applicants based on property suitability
• The introduction of new fundamental terms in occupation contracts
• Why failing to update contracts could impact your ability to serve notice
• What a Statement of Variation is and when it’s required
• Practical steps landlords should be taking now.

⚖️ Key Takeaway

This isn’t about removing landlord control—it’s about ensuring decisions are fair, evidence-based, and legally compliant.

With the right preparation, these changes are manageable. But getting the detail wrong, particularly in contracts, could have serious consequences.

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