These Regulations amend the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 1997 (“the 1997 Regulations”) by prescribing two new forms for use by landlords of premises in Wales when proposing a new rent under section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 (“section 13(2)”).

Form No.4 in the Schedule to the 1997 Regulations (“Form No.4”), which is the form currently prescribed for use by landlords of premises in Wales when proposing a new rent for an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy under section 13(2), is revoked on 18th April 2003.

The first new form, numbered 4D, is for use by landlords proposing, under section 13(2), a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy and can be used on and after 18th February 2003. Between that date and 18th April 2003, either Form No.4 or Form No.4D can be used in relation to an assured periodic tenancy.

The second new form, numbered 4E, is for use by landlords or licensors proposing, under section 13(2), a new rent or licence fee for an assured agricultural tenancy and can be used on and after 18th February 2003. Between that date and 18th April 2003, either Form No.4 or Form No.4E can be used in relation to an assured agricultural tenancy.