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WALES: ‘No kids, no benefits’ rental bans become illegal next month — here’s what tenants and landlords need to know

Welsh landlords have less than four weeks to get their house in order – because from 1 June, it will be illegal to turn away tenants simply because they have children or receive benefits.

The changes come in under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent last October. While most of the Act applies only in England, the anti-discrimination provisions extend to Wales – and they carry real consequences for landlords who ignore them.

From 1 June, landlords and letting agents in Wales will be banned from turning away prospective tenants at any stage of the process because they have children or claim means-tested benefits. That means no refusing viewings, no withholding property information, and no blanket “no DSS” or “no children” policies.

Breaches of the new rules can result in a fixed penalty notice – typically capped at £1,000 – and local authorities will be responsible for enforcement.

Nicola Blake, Operations Director at lettings agent Cavendish, urged landlords not to be caught out. “This is a significant change for landlords in Wales,” she said, adding that landlords needed to act well ahead of the June deadline to ensure they were fully compliant.

Landlords will still be allowed to carry out affordability checks and income assessments. Benefits can still be taken into account as part of that process. And landlords will retain the right to determine whether a property is physically unsuitable for children – such as a single room in an HMO – provided that decision is based on the property itself rather than a blanket ban on families.

All landlords in Wales must also update their tenancy paperwork before 14 June. Those who already have tenants in place will need to provide either a new occupation contract or a statement of variation setting out the new terms. Failure to do so can result in tenants claiming daily compensation.

The changes come into Welsh law through the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, with the new anti-discrimination provisions inserted as fundamental terms of all occupation contracts – meaning they apply automatically, whether or not a landlord updates their paperwork.

Wales’s rental landscape is already governed separately from England, with occupation contracts replacing tenancy agreements following the Renting Homes (Wales) Act reforms. The new anti-discrimination rules build on that framework, giving contract-holders the explicit legal right to have children live in or visit their home and preventing landlords from prohibiting tenants from claiming benefits they are entitled to.

The Welsh Government has published guidance for landlords on its website, alongside updated model written statement templates that reflect the new requirements.

Police warn landlords after cannabis factory found in Swansea rental home

Officers were called to the address this week and found the remnants of a large-scale growing operation hidden inside the home. The property had been rented out for six months, during which time the landlord made no visits and held no written tenancy agreement.

Police say the landlord was first approached by a man he did not know, who offered cash and a down‑payment to secure the property. All further contact was made by text message. No identification, references or paperwork were taken before the keys were handed over.

The landlord told officers he had concerns during the tenancy but did not report them to local PCSOs or police before discovering the damage.

PC Scott Pearson, South Wales Police, said illegal activity had gone unnoticed because basic checks were not carried out.

“Due to not properly checking and vetting the new tenants along with missed opportunities to follow up via regular visits, it is clear that the illegal activity was not known about or recognised,” he said.

He warned that the consequences were now severe.

“As the above was not acted upon, the landlord now faces significant costs running into the tens of thousands of pounds for remedial work and unpaid utility bills.”

Pearson said rental legislation exists to protect both landlords and tenants, and failing to follow it can leave property owners exposed to serious financial loss.

He urged anyone with concerns about suspicious activity in a rented home to contact police or Crimestoppers.

“If you have any concerns of illegal activity in one of your properties or at a property near you, please share these concerns with the police or Crimestoppers,” he said.

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