Tenant Survey – September 2022

1.Is your home…?(Required.)

Rented from the council

Rented from a housing association / housing co-operative

Rented from a private landlord

Shared ownership (part rent / part buy)

I am a landlord (CLOSE)

2.The Renting Homes (Wales) Act will bring significant reform to housing law and practice in Wales. Before today, were you aware of this change in the law?(Required.)

Yes, I was aware of what these changes will mean for me

Yes, but I wasn’t sure of the details

No

3.Which of these changes are you aware of?
(Select all that apply)

Tenants and licensees will be issued with an ‘occupation contract’ to replace existing tenancy or licence agreements

Landlords must fit a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and carry out regular electrical safety testing

The notice period of a rent increase will double from one month to two months

New ‘standard contracts’ (the equivalent of an assured shorthold tenancy) will be subject to a minimum of six months’ notice if you’re not at fault and the landlord wishes to repossess the property

You have protection from eviction if you’ve complained that your home is in a poor state of repair (e.g., your boiler is broken)

Contract holders can be added or removed from the contract more easily

You have greater rights to pass on your home if you die, for example to your partner or adult children, if they live with you

5.Have you seen any advertising or communications about the new law recently?(Required.)

Yes

No

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The closing date for this survey is Wednesday 19 October.