Housing (Wales) Act 2014 (2014 anaw 7)
The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 implements significant reforms to improve the quality of housing in Wales. It introduces mandatory registration and licensing for landlords and letting agents, aimed at professionalising the rental sector and enhancing tenant protections. The legislation stipulates standards for housing conditions and introduces new mechanisms to combat homelessness, including duties on local authorities to provide advice and assistance to those at risk. It also addresses the standards for social housing providers and introduces a mandatory requirement for sprinklers in new and converted residential properties. The Act reflects the Welsh Government's commitment to securing better housing outcomes and promoting tenant welfare.
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