The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has been a long time in coming to fruition. However, as from 1 December 2022 this Act has radically reshaped the residential rented sector, both private and social, in Wales.This book, by a respected author who advised the Welsh Assembly during the passing of the Act, is the first detailed treatment of the legislation. It is a must read for anyone interested in renting property in Wales.ABOUT THE AUTHORDavid Smith is a solicitor specialising in residential property, agency, and regulatory law. He is a partner at JMW Solicitors LLP in London. He is well known for his work in the residential property and agency field, especially in property licensing and consumer law and has advised local and national governments, large and small landlords and tenants and letting and estate agents across the sector.CONTENTSChapter One - IntroductionChapter Two - Law in WalesChapter Three - Renting Homes: An OverviewChapter Four - Who, What and Where?Chapter Five - InformationChapter Six - DepositsChapter Seven - RepairsChapter Eight - RentChapter Nine - Term and PossessionChapter Ten - AbandonmentChapter Eleven - The RHWA and the CourtsChapter Twelve - ConclusionAppendix One - List of RHWA Forms and Their PurposeAppendix Two - List of Regulations Made Under the RHWA