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Ask your landlord for the written statement of your occupation contract (Wales)
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For a contract-holder in Wales who has not received the written statement of their occupation contract, needs a further copy, or received one that leaves out terms the Act requires. A landlord must give the written statement within 14 days of the occupation date (section 31 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016). If it is late, the landlord owes compensation of a day’s rent for each day from the occupation date, up to two months’ rent (section 35), and cannot give a valid no-fault notice while it is missing. The Welsh Government’s model written statements are free.
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- Last updated October 28, 2026
- Document in English
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When to use this document
- You moved into a rented home in Wales weeks ago and never got a written statement.
- You have lost your copy of the contract and need another from your landlord.
- The contract your landlord in Wales gave you is missing terms and looks out of date.
- You want to ask in writing for your written statement and the compensation for the delay.
What you fill in
The details the document asks for.
- Contract-holder (full name)
- Contract-holder's address (the rented home)
- Town or city
- Contract-holder's postcode
- Date
- Landlord
- Landlord's address
- Landlord's postcode
- Occupation date (the day you were entitled to move in)
- What you ask for
- Compensation for a late statement
Common questions
- What is the written statement of an occupation contract in Wales?
- The document setting out all the terms of your contract: the fundamental provisions the Act fixes — including provisions 14A and 14B against discrimination, added on 1 June 2026 — the supplementary provisions and any terms you agreed. The landlord must give it free within 14 days of the occupation date. The Welsh Government publishes free model written statements that many landlords use.
- How much compensation can I claim for a late written statement in Wales?
- An amount equal to a day’s rent for each day from the occupation date until the landlord gives the statement, up to two months’ rent (sections 35 and 87 of the Act); if the statement is still not given after those two months, interest is added. A court can increase the amount where the failure was intentional. Ask in writing first; if the landlord does not pay, the claim goes to the County Court.
- Can my landlord in Wales give me a no-fault notice if I have no written statement?
- No. A landlord who has not given the written statement as the Act requires cannot give a valid notice under section 173, the no-fault notice on Form RHW16. The Welsh Government announced in July 2026 that it will restrict no-fault notices further; Shelter Cymru and Rent Smart Wales explain the rules in force.
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