Occupation contract relating to:

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has been amended to include two new fundamental provisions at sections 54A and 54B. These new fundamental provisions form two new fundamental terms in our periodic standard occupation contract with effect from 1 June 2026. This means that the Written Statement of the contract referred to above must be read together with this written statement, to the effect that the following new fundamental terms are inserted following term 14:

“Prohibition of discrimination against people with children and benefits claimants 

Right for children to live at or visit dwelling (F+) 

14A (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this term, you may permit a person who has not reached the age of 18 to live in or visit the dwelling.

(2) The landlord must not interfere with or restrict the exercise of your right under paragraph (1) of this term, unless the interference or restriction is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

Right to claim benefits (F+)

14B The landlord must not prohibit you from being a benefits claimant within the meaning given by section 8J of the Renting Homes (Fees, Discrimination etc.) (Wales) Act 2019.

For guidance on these new terms, see: https://www.gov.wales/renting-homes-miscellaneous-amendments-wales-regulations-2026-guidance-landlords-html