Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 evaluation: Phase 2 report

This Phase 2 report presents findings from fieldwork undertaken between October 2023 and July 2024.

The aim of phase 2 of the evaluation is to:

• assess the progress of the implementation of the Act
• determine the success of the Act in meeting it’s intentions
• assess the early impacts of the Act on landlords, contract holders, and the rental sector overall in Wales

The phase 2 findings focus on:

• awareness and knowledge of the Act
• the support advice and guidance available to landlords and contract holders
• how easy or difficult it was to meet the Act’s requirements
• the improved security of tenure for contract holders
• the simplicity and consistency of the processes
• the improved housing standards and safety
• any potential unintended consequences of the Act

The report also includes considerations for phase 3 of the evaluation.