Explanatory Notes

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

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18 January 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 7 - Provisions Applying Only to Fixed Term Standard Contracts

Chapter 3 - Variation of Contracts
Section 137 – Failure to provide written statement etc.

340.A landlord who fails to provide a written statement in accordance with a term of the contract that incorporates section 136 is liable to pay the contract-holder compensation under section 87. This section also provides that interest accrues on the compensation if the landlord fails to provide the statement.