2016 No. 813 (W. 203) (C. 57)
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2016
Made
The Welsh Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the power conferred on them by section 257(2) of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 20161.
Title and interpretationI11
1
The title of this Order is the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2016.
2
In this Order “the Act” (“y Ddeddf”) means the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.
Appointed dayI22
5 August 2016 is the appointed day for the coming into force of—
a
the provisions of the Act listed in Part 1 of the Schedule for the purpose of making regulations; and
b
the provisions of the Act listed in Part 2 of the Schedule for the purpose of issuing guidance.
SCHEDULEProvisions of the Act coming into force on 5 August 2016
PART 1Provisions of the Act coming into force for the purpose of making regulations
I31
Section 23 (supplementary provisions).
I42
Section 29 (model written statement of contract).
I53
Section 32(4) (contents of written statement).
I64
Section 45(3) (requirement to use deposit scheme).
I75
Section 94 (determination of fitness for human habitation).
I86
Section 112 (withdrawal: power to prescribe time limits).
I97
Section 131 (withdrawal: power to prescribe time limits).
I108
Section 203(5) and (6) (landlord’s review of decision to give a notice).
I119
Section 221 (disposal of property).
I1210
Section 236(3) and (4) (form of notices, statements and other documents).
I1311
Paragraph 15(10) of Schedule 2 (extending the relevant period).
I1412
Paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 (power to amend Schedule).
I1513
Paragraph 10(2) of Schedule 3 (student accommodation).
I1614
Paragraph 15(3) and (4) of Schedule 3 (accommodation which is not social accommodation).
I1715
Paragraph 17 of Schedule 3 (power to amend Schedule).
I1816
Paragraph 4(7) and (8) of Schedule 4 (landlord’s review of decision to extend introductory period).
I1917
Paragraph 1(6) of Schedule 5 (deposit schemes).
I2018
Paragraph 5(7) and (8) of Schedule 7 (landlord’s review of decision to extend probation period).
I2119
Paragraph 15(2) of Schedule 12 (variation).
I2220
Paragraph 33 of Schedule 12 (power to amend Schedule).
PART 2Provisions of the Act coming into force for the purpose of issuing guidance
I2321
Section 116(4) (order imposing periodic standard contract because of prohibited conduct).
I2422
Section 146(1) (temporary exclusion: guidance).
(This note is not part of the Order)