Standard Occupation Contracts, Model Written Statements & Pre-Contract Documents (Wales)

Description

Standard Occupation Contracts, Model Written Statements & Pre-Contract Documents (Wales)
Comprehensive Pack for Compliant Residential Lettings Under Welsh Law

This essential document pack is designed for private residential landlords and letting agents operating in Wales to support full compliance with the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, in force since 1 December 2022. It includes Model Written Statements, occupation contract templates, and a wide range of pre-contract and referencing documents tailored for use during the tenancy setup process.

The pack features the official Welsh Government Model Written Statements for both periodic and fixed-term standard occupation contracts, ensuring landlords meet the legal requirement to provide written statements to contract-holders in a timely and accurate manner.

In addition, the pack includes plain-English templates for referencing, holding deposits, privacy notices, AML compliance, and communication with mortgage providers and local authorities—ensuring a smooth and fully documented letting process from start to finish.

This toolkit also provides useful pre-tenancy checklists, inventory documents, and contract guarantees, making it an indispensable resource for anyone letting residential dwellings in Wales under the new legal regime.

📌 Key Features:
Includes Welsh Government Model Written Statements for periodic and fixed-term contracts

Provides customisable templates for standard occupation contracts (non-model)

Step-by-step pre-contract checklists and application forms for new contract-holders

Templates cover holding deposits, privacy compliance, reference letters, and more

All documents use plain English with explanatory notes for legal terms

Ensures compliance with the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and data protection law

Suitable for both self-managed landlords and letting professionals

📁 What’s Included:
✔ Welsh Government Model Written Statement – Periodic Standard Occupation Contract

✔ Welsh Government Model Written Statement – Fixed Term Contract (Under 7 Years)

✔ Fixed Term Occupation Contract (non-model, editable version)

✔ Periodic Occupation Contract (non-model)

✔ Checklist for a New Occupation Contract in Wales

✔ Application Form for Residential Lettings

✔ Privacy Notices & Cover Letters (for tenant, resident, guarantor)

✔ AML Identification Form

✔ Notice of Landlord Address (Form RHW2)

✔ Heads of Terms for Occupation Contracts

✔ Reference Request Letters (landlord, bank, employer, personal, guarantor)

✔ Holding Deposit Agreement & Specified Information Letter

✔ Letter to Mortgage Company – Consent to Let

✔ Inventory Schedule & Guidance Notes

✔ Receipt for Letting Deposit & Required Deposit Protection Info

✔ Information Letter for New Contract

✔ Letter to Council Tax Authority

✔ Guarantee & Indemnity Agreement

👥 Ideal For:
Residential landlords managing properties in Wales

Letting agents preparing occupation contracts under Welsh law

Property managers handling tenant onboarding and compliance

Legal and housing professionals supporting Welsh lettings

✅ Why Use This Document Pack?
Ensure full legal compliance under the new Welsh letting framework

Save time with ready-to-use templates for every pre-letting requirement

Protect your interests with well-drafted guarantees and deposit forms

Simplify referencing, consent requests, and communication with authorities

Use clear, understandable documents designed for real-world application

📥 Instantly Downloadable – Up-to-Date, Legally-Compliant & Easy to Use
Stay organised, compliant, and confident when letting residential properties in Wales. This complete documentation pack supports efficient tenancy setup, clear communication, and robust legal compliance for all types of residential letting under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.